A January 1995 of recent origin Je...

A January 1995 of recent origin Jersey appellate court decision held that an engineering firm was liable for failing to take preventive action when an unshored carve collapsed, killing a construction worker. The firm had no contractual responsibility for the safety of workers, although it was established at the trial that the firm knew of the condition.

That decision again raised the issue of whether a professional firm knowing of a dangerous condition has a custom to take action before injury or death present itselfs The case is now in appeal before the state chief Court.

In an remaining twist, the same ...