Mary Mukami Mwangangi v Commercial Transporters Co Ltd [2018] KEHC 9822 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9822
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 9822 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2018
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TypeCompensatory SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The court found the defendant liable and awarded the plaintiff ksh.9,527,829 in total, including general damages, future medical expenses, special damages, costs of the suit, and interest.
Facts
The plaintiff, Mary Mukami Mwangangi, filed a compensatory suit against the defendant, Commercial Transporters Co. Ltd, for injuries sustained in an accident on March 28, 2003. The plaintiff was seriously injured and required medical treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
Issues
- whether the defendant is liable for the accident
- whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages and if yes how much
Reasoning
The court considered the severity of the plaintiff's injuries and awarded a reasonable amount based on comparable cases. It also awarded future medical expenses and special damages.
Outcome
In favour of the plaintiff
Orders
- Awarded ksh.6,000,000 in general damages
- Awarded ksh.930,000 in future medical expenses
- Awarded ksh.2,597,829 in special damages
- Awarded costs of the suit
- Awarded interest on the awarded amounts
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