Case of dispute involving injury caused by LED screen falling off in shopping mall
Case of dispute involving injury caused by LED screen falling off in shopping mall
In early 2024, a portion of the LED skylight in the atrium of a shopping mall suddenly detached. The falling panel struck Ms. Li, a shopper below, causing a contusion on her arm. An investigation revealed that, due to a tight deadline, the installation contractor failed to use load-bearing brackets as required by the design, relying solely on simple clips for fixation without conducting load tests. Furthermore, after prolonged operation, the skylight’s fixing components experienced metal fatigue due to poor heat dissipation, ultimately causing the detachment. The injured victim’s family is seeking compensation totaling 50,000 yuan from the mall for medical expenses and lost wages. The mall, however, is shifting the blame onto the installation company, leading to a dispute among the three parties. The local housing and construction department has intervened, requiring the mall to conduct a comprehensive investigation of similar facilities for safety hazards.