Rohcon Ltd. v. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council [2002] IEHC 110 (22 November 2002)

Rohcon Ltd. v. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council [2002] IEHC 110 (22 November 2002)

The reversal of polarity responsible for enlivening Pole H and causing the plaintiff's injury was created when the joint at the base of Pole H was made many years ago; the Electricity Supply Board is responsible for the injury due to improper earthing and wiring at that joint.

Citation
[2002] IEHC 110
Parties
Plaintiff: David Nolan; Defendant: Rohcon Limited; Defendant: Al Read Electrical Company Limited; Defendant: Electricity Supply Board; Defendant: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
22 November 2002
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury / High Court Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiff against Electricity Supply Board
Legal Topics
Employer Liability, Electrical Safety, Workplace Accident, Causation, Regulatory Compliance
Tort Personal Injury Negligence Employer Liability Electrical Safety Workplace Accident Causation Regulatory Compliance

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Parties

David Nolan

Plaintiff

Rohcon Limited

Defendant

Al Read Electrical Company Limited

Defendant

Electricity Supply Board

Defendant

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What caused the reversal of polarity that made Pole H live and resulted in the plaintiff's injury?
  2. 2 Who is legally responsible for the plaintiff's injuries?
  3. 3 Was there negligence in the creation or maintenance of the electrical joint at Pole H?

Ratio Decidendi

The reversal of polarity responsible for enlivening Pole H and causing the plaintiff's injury was created when the joint at the base of Pole H was made many years ago; the Electricity Supply Board is responsible for the injury due to improper earthing and wiring at that joint.

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff against Electricity Supply Board

Orders

  • Electricity Supply Board held liable for plaintiff's injuries
  • Damages to be assessed