The case arose after hydro-chloric acid spilt out of a tank when a scaffolding clip hit a drainage valve at the base.
Damage was caused to plant and equipment at the power station and the JEC submitted a claim for £1.
million.
In October 2001 the Royal Court cleared Brocken & Fitzpatrick Ltd of failing to ensure the safety of their staff, although the case was resumed in 2005 when Brocken & Fitzpatrick alleged that another company, Dewplan – who designed and installed the plant – was also liable.
Subsequently the JEC and Brocken & Fitzpatrick settled their differences, but Brocken & Fitzpatrick continued to submit that Dewplan should contribute to the amount which had been paid to the JEC in settlement.
