31 Jul 1997
KRISTAN BOWERS PHILLIPS v. INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD AND OTHERS
- Citation
- KRISTAN BOWERS PHILLIPS v. INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD AND OTHERS
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI580/1996
Exposure to misted diazinon vapour entered the rehearsal hall on 21 June 1987, caused acute organophosphate poisoning and subsequent chronic neurological and psychiatric sequelae; Ciba (manufacturer/importer), WCH (distributor), Exclusive (contractor), the Academy (occupier) and the HKPO (employer) breached duties of care (including statutory labelling duties) and are liable; occupier’s independent contractor defence failed because the operation was inherently hazardous and occupier retained control; liability apportioned among defendants (Ciba 35%, WCH 20%, Exclusive 20%, APA 15%, HKPO 10%);…