Martin Matolo Nzomo v Devki Steel Mills Limited [2019] KEHC 6734 (KLR)
- 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
- The award of general damages by the trial court
- 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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