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Utility liable for Accident
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, La., and the city of New Orleans was sued for damages sustained by a woman as a result of stepping into an open water meter box on a city sidewalk. The cover of the box was missing. Missing meter box covers are a problem in the French Quarter because tourists take them for souvenirs. The court stated that the missing covers did not constitute a defect but did present an unreasonable risk for with the Water Board was liable.
Utility liable for Accident
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, La., and the city of New Orleans was sued for damages sustained by a woman as a result of stepping into an open water meter box on a city sidewalk. The cover of the box was missing. Missing meter box covers are a problem in the French Quarter because tourists take them for souvenirs. The court stated that the missing covers did not constitute a defect but did present an unreasonable risk for with the Water Board was liable.
Utility liable for Accident
1987-10-01
1 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Meters , Safety , Litigation , Liability , Louisiana
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