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Martin Matolo Nzomo v Devki Steel Mills Limited [2019] KEHC 6734 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 6734 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6734
Citation
[2019] KEHC 6734 (KLR)
Decided
31 May 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding general damagesCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Facts

The appellant, Martin Matolo Nzomo, filed a compensatory suit against Devki Steel Mills Limited for injuries sustained in the course of employment. The respondent, Devki Steel Mills Limited, denied the appellant's claim.

Issues

  1. The award of general damages by the trial court
  2. The claim for loss of future earning capacity

Reasoning

The court found the award of general damages to be within comparable awards and within the range of similar cases. The claim for loss of future earning capacity was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Nakuru H.C.C.C. No. 501 of 1997 John Mwangi Njoroge =vs= Harrison Waweru Karanja & Another (unreported)
  • Nakuru H.C.C.C. No. 232 of 2004 Joseph Kirubi Ng’ang’a =vs= Kenneth Oketch
  • Nairobi H.C.C.C. No. 37 of 1992 Leonard Kinuthia =vs= William Siona & Another
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