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Mass Investments Limited v Stephenson Masila Kyalo [2020] KEELRC 423 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 423 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
423
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 423 (KLR)
Decided
6 October 2020
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment in a work injury caseCoramJames Rika
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Facts

Respondent filed a claim for work injury against Appellant, alleging that he was injured while working on an Appellant's fuel truck. The Appellant contested the claim, arguing that the Respondent was not an employee and that the Appellant did not provide a safe system of work.

Issues

  1. Employment status of the Respondent
  2. Appellant's duty to provide safety
  3. Excessive damages awarded

Reasoning

The Court affirmed the Trial Court's finding that the Respondent was an employee of the Appellant and that the Appellant had a duty to provide a safe system of work. The Court also found that the damages awarded were within the range of similar cases.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Judgment and decree made by the Trial Court set aside
  • Costs to the Respondent

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Halsbury Laws of England 4th Edition, Vol. 6
  • J.S. [Suing as Father and Next-Friend of K.S. v. Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Limited [2015] e-KLR
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