Fall man wins case

Chek Lap Kok airport contractors have been held liable for back injuries a worker suffered while rushing to complete the project on time.

Barry Wood, 54, is seeking millions of dollars after falling into an unguarded pit at the terminal's East Hall.

Deputy Judge Anthony To Kwai-fung in the Court of First Instance ruled the quality control inspector had no choice but to enter the unlit and flooded sump pump room on January 14, 1998.

'The general working atmosphere at the time was such that the inspectors were under pressure to work regardless of the unsafe conditions,' the judge said.