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Civil law test case - selection of competent contractors
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paul.skyrme  
#1 Posted : 23 May 2012 20:23:45(UTC)
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paul.skyrme
I "seem" to remember a test case in civil law which has a bearing on the selection of competent contractors, something to do with a scaffold collapse and injury. Was it something to do with a shoe company? Anyone know the case please I've tried the usual large search engine and failed! Thanks in advance.
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Lucy D  
#2 Posted : 24 May 2012 10:07:58(UTC)
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Lucy D
Paul I have looked through my files and cannot find any civil cases but I have found some criminal cases that mention contractor competence - if you can't find them on the HSE's prosecution database and want more information let me know and I'll e-mail them to you directly - 2003- P and B Carpentry and Builders (trading as B and B Homes) - failure of property developer to check competence of tree surgeon - 2012 - Provimi Ltd and Riley & Sons - woman falls through fragile roof - 2011 - Tullis Russell Papermakers Ltd of Glenrothes, Fife - worker fell through fragile roof Hope this helps Lucy
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John Murphy  
#3 Posted : 24 May 2012 12:35:33(UTC)
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Another one for you Perryman Properties Ltd (PPL) of London N15 pleaded guilty to breaching client duties under CDM Regulations 4(1)(a) and 9(1)(a) regarding the competence of the contractor appointed and client arrangements for managing the project. Regards John
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Ron Hunter  
#4 Posted : 24 May 2012 12:47:23(UTC)
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There is a failry recent civil claim involving a scaffold contractor who injured his ankle on site, apparently claiming a 6 figure sum AND cost of lifetime requirement for resultant specialist footwear?
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Phil Grace  
#5 Posted : 25 May 2012 08:04:04(UTC)
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Phil Grace
Paul, I was going to point you towards Tullis Russell.. but that has already been done! Remember that the vast majority of civil cases - claims for compensation - go unreported. That is because in general less than 10% end up in court. Claims that are settled out of court often include a confidentiality clause. Much more likely that you will find details of prosecutions - but that won't mean there aren't civil claims. Did you have a particular interest in looking at civil claims? Phil
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