Higgins Homes trial: slinger denies lying about fatal lift
Summary
A witness in the Higgins Homes fatal lift case has denied fabricating his account of a crane incident that led to the death of a pedestrian in Bow, east London. The court heard conflicting evidence about whether the pallet of bricks struck scaffolding, how the load was secured, and who was responsible for the lift setup.
Why it matters
The case highlights the critical importance of lift planning, load securing, and site edge protection on residential developments. Surveyors involved in site inspections, defect reviews, or construction risk oversight should note the potential implications for site safety management and liability.
Key points
- The incident involved a crane lift at a Higgins Homes residential site in Bow, east London.
- A pedestrian, Michaela Boor, died after being struck by falling bricks following the lift incident.
- Court evidence focused on whether the load hit scaffolding and whether the brick fork was correctly set up.
- The witness denied allegations that he changed his account to shift blame for the accident.
- The case underscores the importance of safe lifting operations and clear responsibility on construction sites.
Organisations:
Higgins Homes, DWG Brickwork, Coulson Lifting Services, London Tower Cranes, Old Bailey, Construction News
Locations:
Bow, east London, Burdett Road, London
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