Robert Masika Simiyu v Civicon Company Limited [2018] KEELRC 2323 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2323
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2323 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant brought suit against Respondent alleging false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and wrongful termination.CoramONESMUS MAKAU, LINNET NDOLO
Holding
The suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a turn boy by Respondent from October 10, 2010. He was arrested and charged with theft on October 11, 2011, but was acquitted on March 27, 2013. He reported back to work but was not called back until June 18, 2013, when he filed a demand letter.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent falsely imprisoned and maliciously prosecuted the Claimant.
- Whether the Respondent wrongfully and unfairly terminated the Claimant’s contract of service.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court finds that the claim for damages for unfair termination of employment is time barred due to the statutory limitation period of 3 years.
Outcome
Dismissed with no order as to costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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