Tononoka Rolling Mills Limited v Peter (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal 95 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2239 (KLR) (18 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2239
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2239 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour Relations AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal MagistrateCoramOCHARO KEBIRA
The Court held that the Appellant was to blame 100% for the accident and awarded the Respondent general damages of KShs.200,000/- for the injuries and loss of amenities, and special damages of KShs.2,000/-.
Facts
The Respondent claimed special and general damages for injuries sustained in a workplace accident on August 11, 2014. The Appellant denied the occurrence of the accident and the Respondent's entitlement to the reliefs sought.
Issues
- Whether the Trial Magistrate was entitled to arrive at the conclusions on liability and quantum
Reasoning
The Court considered the evidence and concluded that the Appellant was responsible for the accident, despite the Respondent's claim of a workplace injury.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
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