A gas fitter whose negligence caused a gas explosion in Christchurch in July last year, still faces a civil process following yesterday s sentencing
A gas fitter whose negligence caused a gas explosion in Christchurch in July last year, still faces a civil process following yesterday s sentencing 16 December 2020
Gregory John Smith, didn t disconnect the gas during repairs to a fire, and failed to tell the homeowners.
He s been ordered to pay more than 130,000 dollars compensation - and his company has been fined $82,500.
The Herald s Kurt Bayer says, with court action continuing, Gregory Smith s business remains in a delicate position.