Kevin James Wood v Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 1117 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1117
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks outstanding terminal dues and general damages for unfair termination.CoramONESMUS N. MAKAU
Holding
Claimant is entitled to USD.78,278.82 plus costs and interest from the suit till payment in full.
Facts
Claimant was employed as Group Financial Controller by respondent from 21.10.2006 to 31.10.2008. He was terminated by 3 months notice. The parties signed a settlement agreement on 13.10.2009 for payment of USD.101,365.82 in 12 equal instalments.
Issues
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the outstanding balance of the agreed terminal dues.
- Whether the claim for General damages for unfair termination should issue.
Reasoning
The settlement agreement was clear and unambiguous. The respondent breached the agreement by paying only USD 23,087 out of the agreed USD 101,365.82. General damages claim was not prosecuted.
Outcome
Claimant wins USD.78,278.82 plus costs and interest.
Orders
- Judgment for the claimant in the sum of USD.78,278.82 plus costs and interest at court rates from the suit till payment in full.
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