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#1 Posted : 31 August 2005 20:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By David.G.C Senario is this - Gymnasium equipment (rowing machine,speed bikes etc)imported from the states supplied and installed by (contractors) on behalf of the european branch to a major leisure facility in the uk, but there is an inherrant problem with a part on the equipment which in one instance caused injury to a member of the public who consequently is claiming damages from the leisure centre on the premise of failing to maintain the equipment provided for public use. Besides the duty of care owed to the member of the public by the leisure centre assuming the equipment inspections have been undertaken and equipment installed in accordance with industry standards etc. Where would the supplier and installer of the equipment stand with regard to liabilities on this issue as I have no doubt they would be approached in the near future. Advice on this matter and source of info for this industry would be much appreciated.
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#2 Posted : 31 August 2005 23:21:00(UTC)
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Posted By David P. Johnson If the inherant fault relates to the manufacture of the equipment, the supplier assumes liability for the manufacturer as the equipment was sourced from outside the EEA. If it relates to the installation of the equipment, they should do so because of their own negligence.
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