Odema James Achola v Peter Otieno Opiyo & another [2005] KEHC 2416 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2416
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2416 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2005
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NakuruCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The defendants are found to be 100% liable for the accident and are ordered to pay the plaintiff Kshs 2,360,192 in general damages and special damages.
Facts
The plaintiff, Odema James Achola, was a teacher who was a passenger in a Nissan Matatu registration number KAJ 285H when the vehicle overturned on September 11, 1999, causing him serious injuries.
Issues
- whether the defendants owed the plaintiff a duty of care
- whether the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor applied
- the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and damages
Reasoning
The court found that the defendants were negligent in driving the vehicle at a high speed on a potholed road, leading to the accident. The doctrine of res ipsa loquitor was applicable.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of Kshs 2,360,192.
Orders
- The defendants are found to be 100% liable for the accident.
- The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 1,800,000 in general damages.
- The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 391,932 in damages for loss of future earnings.
- The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 168,260 in special damages.
- The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 3,500 per month for future nursing care.
- The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 10,887 per month for future earnings.
- The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 168,260 in costs of treatment.
- Interest on special damages is applied from the date of filing suit, and interest on general damages is applied from the date of judgment.
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