Mystery: The New Dark Emperor Arrives

Chapter 166 Work Injury Compensation Case Held

The reception hall of the Blackthorn Security Company, there are more people here tonight.

Besides Hobert, Hugh, and Fors, Thomas simply sent Bob here for protection.

In addition to the Nighthawks team, Captain Ikanser of "Heart of the Machine" also personally brought three members to protect the safety of Hobert and the others.

Hobert was making the final preparations. In the afternoon, he had found several witnesses who were willing to testify. The preparation he was making now was mainly to consider how to deal with the defense of the compound lawyer.

In this regard, Hobert made many assumptions and considered many defense options.

Of course, he also knows that no matter how well-prepared, performing on the spot is crucial.

It wasn't until midnight that Hobert tried hard to fall asleep. He needed to recharge his energy and face tomorrow's test.

In the captain's office, Thomas and Ikanser were discussing whether Hobert could win the case.

"It's difficult at the moment." Thomas said: "After all, his opponent is a barrister."

Ikanser nodded: "Actually, when the situation has developed to this point, even if the case is not won tomorrow, issues related to work-related compensation have received widespread attention."

Thomas smiled: "What Hobert said just now is correct. Arnold has been trying to expand the impact of the situation. This is actually a very stupid act."

Ikanser sighed: "I hope this incident can promote relevant legislation."

"Yes." Thomas followed up: "If relevant legislation can be promoted, Hobert's efforts will not be in vain."

Seeing that the time was right, Ikanser said, "Bishop Horamick hopes that after this incident, we can put pressure on the Loen Council to revise the relevant bills and add some regulations that can protect the interests of the workers."

Thomas said: "I will convey Bishop Horamick's proposal."

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Early Friday morning, Hobert and the others came to Backlund's court under the protection of the Nighthawks team and the "Mechanical Heart" team.

As soon as they entered the door, they found that the auditorium was already full of people who came to listen.

Among them were Bob's workmates, all the members of the "Justice League", and the noble children they brought, including Christine and Hobert's family members, and the officers of the mercenary club they brought.

There are also two of Hobert's close classmates, Bishop and Yulia, and the teachers and students who came with them.

There were also many clergymen, and gentlemen and ladies who were interested in the case, and reporters from the major newspapers.

At the same time, there were also the main members of the Backlund Chamber of Commerce, as well as the reporters they invited.

As soon as Hobert and Bob came in, everyone immediately cheered and applauded. Hobert greeted them warmly, and occasionally interacted with the person who shouted at him, as if there was no pressure at all.

After sitting on the plaintiff's seat with Bob, Hobert immediately adjusted his mentality and made final preparations for the defense.

When Arnold and his lawyer came in, they received countless cold stares, and some people who were listening outside the window because they had no seats asked loudly: "Arnold, it's just a compensation, are you stingy?"

Someone immediately echoed: "That's right! I heard that you threatened the plaintiff and the plaintiff's lawyer?"

"Shame upon the gentlemen of Backlund!"

Some started booing and started yelling, "Arnold, lost! Arnold, lost!"

More and more people booed, and the whole court became restless.

Facing the booing in the court, Arnold was a little surprised. Before he entered the court, he was still complacent, because the advantage of public opinion was always on his side.

But why is there such a big discrepancy between the facts and the subordinates' report that I heard before?
Barrister Hugo also suddenly felt some pressure. As an experienced lawyer, he knows that a trial with so many people watching is like a public performance. The emotions on the scene can easily affect the judge and make biased decisions The verdict of the mood of the scene.

Now, the mood on the scene is obviously more favorable to the plaintiff.

Gusta, the president of the Backlund Chamber of Commerce, was a little surprised. Before coming to the court, he had just received news that some nobles seemed dissatisfied with Arnold for making the situation so serious.

This made Gusta suddenly realize that they had made this incident a bit big before.

The atmosphere at the scene today deepened his worries.

In fact, the first few people who made a fuss were hired by Huo Hubert to make a fuss.

In terms of building momentum, a group of wealthy people in the Loen Kingdom can't compare to a young man in the AD era.

Hobert has seen people who say black is white, and everyone believes it.

The discussions in the courtroom couldn't stop once it started. Everyone began to discuss Arnold's hypocrisy and stinginess. As for the class conflicts caused by this case, few people mentioned it.

Gusta and the others were also aware of their own omissions. They patronized newspapers and publicized among wealthy businessmen and nobles, but neglected to control the public opinion of the court spectators.

But it is too late to realize this now.

At 08:30, with the appearance of the judge, the case officially started.

The plaintiff's lawyer, Hobert, first stated the claim. He still stated Arnold's charges from the perspective of "intentional injury".

At the end of the talk, he said: "I believe everyone has seen the pattern on the judge's back. It is a scale with the same height on both sides. The law has always represented fairness and justice.

"But the current situation in Backlund is indeed that a profit-seeking businessman like Arnold is using the law as a weapon to cover up his immoral behavior.

"And people like Bob who really need legal help can't get any help because of poverty. Since when has the law been equated with money? Is the law the fairness of the scales or the fairness of money?
"My speech is over!"

The court immediately burst into applause, and Hobert bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

Then it was Hugo's turn to speak: "I hope the plaintiff's lawyer can understand that this is a court, not a place to make moral judgments."

He began to explain the basis of Arnold's innocence, and his defense plan was better than that of previous lawyers: Arnold did not directly participate in the management of the factory, he entrusted the factory director and workshop supervisor to manage it, so Arnold's "inaction" charge does not hold.

Finally, he asked for the work permits of three factory workers to prove that the production in the workshop was safe.

Hobert applied for cross-examination of the witnesses, and after obtaining permission, he asked one of the workers: "Do you have reminders or reminders about safe production in your factory?"

The worker replied: "We have an Employee Code, which lists the hazards encountered at work."

Hobert asked: "Can you recite the "Employee Code"?"

The worker smiled and said, "Sir, we are here for work, not for school."

"Then you can list some of the dangers you will encounter when working in the "Employee Handbook", right?"

The worker glanced at Arnold, stumbled and listed a few.

Hobert rummaged through his file folder, picked up a piece of paper and said, "I have a copy of the "Employee Code" mentioned by the witness. There are 12 articles in total, and 9 of them explain theft and Consequences of damage to public property and original production.

"There are two work requirements, not safety requirements, but quality requirements.

"The last one is an explanation of the leave system, and I haven't seen any reminders about safe production.

"May I ask this witness, are the things you listed just now really the contents of your factory's "Employee Code"?"

"Objection!" Barrister Hugo said: "The opposing lawyer is asking 'trap questions'!"

The judge said: "The objection is invalid! The plaintiff's lawyer continues."

(End of this chapter)