Cheto v Charles (Cause E005 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 478 (KLR) (17 March 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 478
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 478 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeClaim to enforce an award under the Work Injury Benefits ActPostureClaimant seeks enforcement of an award made by the Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services against the RespondentCoramB. O. M. Manani
The court adopts the Director's award of Ksh. 624,000 and awards interest and costs to the Claimant
Facts
Claimant was employed as a gardener by the Respondent and sustained injuries while pruning trees. The Respondent denies the injury and claims the Claimant was an independent contractor.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent is obligated to enforce the Director's award
- Procedural challenges in enforcing the Director's award
Reasoning
The court finds the Respondent not liable for the injury and adopts the Director's award. It dismisses the Respondent's procedural challenges.
Outcome
Claimant wins, Respondent loses
Orders
- Adopt the Director's award of Ksh. 624,000
- Award interest on the sum at court rates
- Grant costs to the Claimant
Remedies
- Compensation of Ksh. 624,000
- Interest on the sum at court rates
- Costs awarded to the Claimant
Authorities cited
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