Telewest Limited – v – Yorkshire Electricity Distribution plc. (< £200k)
I was appointed by the Claimant in a test case of four out of a possible hundred incidents considering the positioning of telecommunication ducting in close proximity to electricity cables and the costs associated with the repair of the telecommunication ducting. My evidence was preferred at both the initial trial and subsequently on appeal.
Yorkshire Electricity plc v Bradford Metropolitan Council. (< £500k)
Acting for the Claimant, I monitored the on site activities and the forensic analysis carried out during the progression of the remedial activities.
This incident occurred when a grass cutting machine collided with a pillar containing monitoring equipment associated with two parallel 132 kV volt circuits resulting in the failure of joints and cable in both circuits.
24 Seven Utility Services Limited v McNicholas plc and ABB Power T & D Limited and Broadoak Construction Services Limited. (< £200k)
On behalf of the three defendants I carried out an on-site forensic investigation relating to damage to a 132 kV volt underground cable and associated pilot cable which resulted in a fire, personnel injury and a switchgear failure resulting in a significant disruption of the electricity supply in Central London.
British Telecommunications v Lemmeleg Building and Contracting Limited. (< £380k)
On behalf of the Defendant I investigated the methodology of the repair and quantum relating to a claim involving a major incident on BT’s telecommunication networks where a significant loss of service resulted.
On behalf of the Claimant I provided a full report on causation and quantum in respect of a long term latent defect. My valuation of £300k was accepted by the parties.
Acting on behalf of the Claimant I investigated an incident involving a fire and explosion originated from the electricity and gas supply input locations in a domestic premises and advised on causation and liability.