Gasfitter Michael Cartwright fined thousands over negligence that led to death of Jesse Samuel
27 Jan, 2021 03:18 AM
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Twelve-year-old Jesse Samuel died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a gas-powered shower at his family s Haast holiday home. Photo / Supplied
Otago Daily Times
By: Rob Kidd
A gasfitter whose negligence led to the death of a 12-year-old boy will pay his family $70,000.
Michael Cartwright and Central Plumbing Limited – which trades as Laser Plumbing Alexandra – appeared in the Dunedin District Court this afternoon after pleading guilty to two charges under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act.
As well as the reparation order, Cartwright was fined $19,250 and his company $104,500.
Christchurch gas explosion: Negligent tradesman stung $212,000
15 Dec, 2020 02:12 AM
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The cause of an explosion that destroyed a Christchurch home last year has now been explained.
The cause of an explosion that destroyed a Christchurch home last year has now been explained.
A gasfitter whose negligence caused a giant explosion that blew up a Christchurch house and caused serious injuries to five occupants has been ordered to pay more than $130,000 in compensation, and his company fined $82,500.
Gregory John Smith, sole director of Christchurch-based plumbing and gasfitting business Gas Unlimited Ltd, was halfway through repairing a gas fire when he didn t disconnect its gas pipe and then failed to tell homeowners not to use the gas.
Christchurch gas explosion: Tradesman cops over $200k in fines
Marble Court explosion. (Photo / NZ Herald)
Christchurch gas explosion: Tradesman cops over $200k in fines Tue, 15 Dec 2020, 4:36PM
A gas fitter whose negligence caused a giant explosion that blew up a Christchurch house and caused serious injuries to five occupants has been ordered to pay more than $130,000 in compensation and his company fined $82,500.
Gregory John Smith, sole director of Christchurch-based plumbing and gasfitting business Gas Unlimited Ltd, was halfway through repairing a gas fire when he didn t disconnect its gas pipe and then failed to tell homeowners not to use the gas.