Jean Chebet Korir v Unilever Tea Kenya Limited [2014] KEELRC 581 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 581
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 581 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 March 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureRespondent's counterclaim and set off filed; claimant's amended claim and reply to counterclaim and set off filedCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The claimant's claim for general damages, terminal dues, interest, and costs of the suit is dismissed. The respondent's counterclaim and set off are upheld.
Facts
Claimant Jean Chebet Korir was employed by Respondent Unilever Tea Kenya Limited as a switchboard operator since June 2, 2005. On August 6, 2011, during a night shift, she received a call about an attack at Kiprono's place, which was the respondent's assistant logistics officer.
Issues
- General damages
- Terminal dues
- Interest
- Costs of the suit
- Set off against rent arrears
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant's testimony was not credible and that the incident did not occur as she claimed.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Orders
- Claim dismissed with costs
- Judgment entered for the respondent for Kshs.168,000.00 plus costs and interest
- Claimant's claim for rent arrears set off against the amount due and owing from the claimant to the respondent
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