STEPHEN MALEVE v KENYA POWER & LIGHTING CO. LTD [2009] KEHC 3897 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3897
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3897 (KLR)
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding damagesCoramL. NJAGI
Holding
The court awards the plaintiff the sum of Kshs. 2,111,371.20, including interest and costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, Stephen Maleve, slipped and fell while fixing electric wires on a pole, resulting in serious injuries including spinal injury, dislocation of right hip, head injury, pneumothorax, and right drop foot. He was admitted to hospital and remained there until October 22, 2006. The doctor's report indicated that the plaintiff was completely disabled and would not be able to work.
Issues
- Award of general damages
- Award of loss of future earnings
- Award of nursing care and domestic help
- Award of special damages for medical reports
Reasoning
The court considered the plaintiff's injuries and the defendant's liability, and awarded damages based on the plaintiff's testimony and the doctor's reports.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Orders
- Judgment for the plaintiff for Kshs. 2,111,371.20
- Interest on the judgment at court rates
- 60% of Kshs. 83,000 for nursing care and domestic help from November 2006 to January 2009
Remedies
- General damages
- Loss of future earnings
- Nursing care and domestic help
- Special damages for medical reports
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
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