Stampede party death trial begins

Posted Feb 1, 2011 7:59 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The lawyer for a Calgary tech company wants Health and Safety Act charges against the firm dropped.

XI Technologies is on trial for the death of a 22-year-old employee struck by a lever from a cow roping ride during a 2007 Stampede party.

In his opening statement, the defence lawyer argued the company should not be held accountable to ensure the protection of workers at a party.

The trial is scheduled to last five days.

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