Alloy Steel Castings Limited v Githua (Cause 24 of 2016) [2023] KEELRC 643 (KLR) (14 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 643
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 643 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's AppealCoramJK GAKERI
Holding
The Court found that the Respondent did not properly hand over documents and the Claimant is entitled to damages.
Facts
The Claimant, Alloy Steel Castings Limited, alleged that the Respondent, George Githua, did not properly hand over documents and as a result, the company incurred Kshs.32,574,311/ in costs. The Respondent claimed damages and salary arrears.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent properly handed over at retirement and if the Claimant is entitled to damages
- Whether the Respondent is entitled to salary arrears as prayed in the counter claim
- Whether the Respondent is entitled to the unutilised leave days
- Whether the Respondent is entitled to gratuity
Reasoning
The Court noted the absence of evidence supporting the claimant's allegation of Kshs.32,574,311/ in damages and the failure to call witnesses to support the claim.
Outcome
The Court dismissed the claimant's claim for damages.
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