Zachary Samita Lukorito v Environmental Combustion & Consultants Ltd & 2 others [2016] KEHC 1080 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1080
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1080 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from the High Court, NakuruCoramJustice Nambuye (as she then was)
Holding
The court awards the plaintiff Kshs.1,600,000/= in general damages for pain and suffering and Kshs.2,000/= in special damages for medical expenses. The claim for loss of future earning capacity and loss of consortium is dismissed.
Facts
The plaintiff, Zachary Samita Lukorito, was an employee of Mombasa Maize Millers Limited when he was involved in a road accident in November 2009. He sustained serious injuries and is seeking compensation.
Issues
- General damages for pain and suffering
- Special damages for medical expenses
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Loss of consortium
Reasoning
The court considered the plaintiff's injuries and awarded damages based on recent and comparable cases. The claim for future earnings was not specifically pleaded and not strictly proved.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- General damages awarded to the plaintiff
- Special damages awarded to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Cases cited (13)
- Agatha Wanjiru Njuguna -vs- Mary Wanjiku Ikiki (2006) KLR
- Edward Mzamili Katana -vs- CMC Motor Group Ltd
- Alphonse Mwatsuma Mwagamchi -vs-Joseph Mwanzia Mwanzu and Another (2005) KLR
- Rosemary Wanjiru Kung'u -vs- Elijah Macharia Githinji and Another(2014) KLR
- Peace Kemuma Nyangera -vs- Michael Thuo & Another (2014) KLR
- Samuel Kibet Ngetich -vs- Robert Nadwa Sunguti (2007) KLR
- Kiongora -vs- V.U. Mbulwa Gichu Nairobi HCCC No. 4350 of 1989
- Solomon Waiganjo Njoroge -vs- Ann Wambui Mwangi Nairobi HCCC No. 4935 of 1991
- Auto Selection Kenya Limited & Another -vs- Charity Wanja Kakagiri (2015) KLR
- Michael Maina Gitonga -vs- Serah Njuguna (2012) KLR
- Rosemary Wanjiru Kung'u -vs- Elijah Macharia Githinji and Another(2014) KLR
- Peace Kemuma Nyangera -vs- Michael Thuo & Another (2014) KLR
- Samuel Kibet Ngetich -vs- Robert Nadwa Sunguti (2007) KLR
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