Kevin Isika Mule v HFC Limited [2017] KEELRC 442 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 442
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 442 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2017
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureRespondent seeks a super injunction to restrain publication of information and protect confidentialityCoramM. Mbaru JUDGE
Holding
The court granted the super injunction to restrain the publication of confidential information and protect the privacy of the respondent's customers, directors, employees, and shareholders.
Facts
Claimant filed a suit against the respondent alleging that various matters published in the media and blogs are defamatory and breach confidentiality. The respondent claims that the publication relates to confidential information of their customers, directors, employees, and shareholders.
Issues
- Whether to grant a super injunction to restrain publication of confidential information
- Whether the respondent has unclean hands in publishing the information
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent has established a prima facie case and that the irreparable harm is apparent. The court also noted that the respondent has unclean hands in publishing the information.
Outcome
Granting of the super injunction
Orders
- Interim restraining orders with a super injunction
Remedies
- Prohibition of publication of confidential information
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Nguruman Limited versus Jan Bonde Nielson 7 2 others, [2012] eKLR
- Kenya Commercial Finance Co. Ltd V. Afraha Education Society [2001] Vol. 1 EA 86
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