Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
11 October 2012
Plea:
Not Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$120,000
Safety lessons learned:
-
Defendant name:
Riverland Adventures Limited
Industry:
Arts and recreation
Date of offence:
11 October 2012
Facts in brief:
The defendant company operated quad bike adventure tours. The group travelled on public roadways and farmland. As the tour neared its completion, the group was travelling on a public road with a gravel surface, when the victim was found lying on the roadway, her quad bike on its side.
The victim sustained severe head injuries and died 10 days later in hospital when her life support was withdrawn.
The victim sustained severe head injuries and died 10 days later in hospital when her life support was withdrawn.
Offence section:
S16(2)(b)(i) Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Manukau - District Court
Plea:
Not Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$120,000
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$0
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