ELDORET STEEL MILLS LIMITED v JEREMIAH NJUGUNA KARANJA [2011] KEHC 3972 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3972
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 3972 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 February 2011
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding damagesCoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The trial court's decision on liability and quantum of damages is upheld.
Facts
The respondent, Jeremiah Njuguna Karanja, was a general worker at Eldoret Steel Mills (K) Ltd. On November 23, 2000, he was injured when a hot metal bar hit him on the right leg and left hand. He reported the incident to his supervisor, Mr. Timona, and was treated at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the defendant 100% liable
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding damages
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court's decision on liability was not erroneous and that the award of damages was not manifestly excessive or low.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Henry H. Ilanga –vrs- M. Manyoka
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