But just one week before a trial in the high-profile criminal negligence case was set to begin — B.C. 's prosecution service announced a decision Tuesday to stay the proceedings. The fine was later reduced to $100,000 by the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal "on the basis that it was not satisfied Kiewit's conduct caused the fatality," according to the prosecution service. Prosecution Service has stayed proceedings in a criminal negligence trial related to the workplace death of Sam Fitzpatrick. "The memories of witness have degraded significantly," the prosecution service says.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2021 00:11 UTC