According to the judiciary, there is ‘serious physical injury due to debt’. The playground was not certified and made of pine, which is not suitable for a play set that is in contact with the ground.
Contrary to the law
No action was taken by the foundation after Houtrot was found in the play set during annual inspection maintenance of the device. According to the Public Prosecution Service, the Foundation acted contrary to the Commodities Act Decree attraction and playground equipment.
The foundation has indicated that it has ‘learned’ from the accident and has adjusted the process surrounding certification, inspection and maintenance of playground equipment.