West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd v Godfrey Mukhangai Shadrack [2022] KEELRC 1012 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1012
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1012 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident Magistrate, Butali before the High Court in KakamegaCoramRADIDO STEPHEN, MCIARB
Holding
The Court finds the Appellant fully liable in negligence and dismisses the appeal with costs.
Facts
Respondent Godfrey Mukhangai Shadrack was injured at work while observing the process of juice production. He alleged that caustic soda from a leaking pipe dropped into his eyes, causing injuries. The Appellant West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd failed to provide safety equipment and maintain its machines.
Issues
- liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The Court found the Appellant liable for failing to provide safety equipment and maintain machines. The special damages were awarded based on receipts, and general damages were upheld as appropriate for the injuries sustained.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Nairobi High Court Civil Case No. 3506 of 1985
- Avtar Singh Bhamra & Ar v Joseph O. Ouko
- Kisumu Civil Appeal No. 26 of 2010
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