SANNIQUELLIE–At long last, the 8th Judicial circuit court in Nimba County has found WBHOSC, an engineering and construction company guilty for the wrongful death of a boy by its vehicle. The case has lasted for some.
The amount in both Liberian and United States dollars, when converted, amounts to a little over US$2.1M.
This covers, One Million five hundred thousand in general damages, One hundred and ninety-five thousand Liberian dollars in special damages and five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars in consequential damages to the family of the late Prince Gbeangan who was killed by a vehicle belonging to WBHOSC in Ganta, Nimba County.
When this paper contacted some residents in Nimba, they commended the lawyers and the court for such a sound verdict.
‘The law is slow, but when it speaks, it satisfies at times. This WBHOSC company officials are very aggressive and do not know how to address issues,” Robert, who claimed to be a relative to the late Prince said.
One resident cautioned Arcelor Mittal to be careful how they contract them. “This is the beginning of many things to come. Today is one person, tomorrow, it could be many.” Th
Please see attached are the court documents.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.
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