Eastern Produce (K) Limited v Edith Kavere [2019] KEHC 7409 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7409
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7409 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 May 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Principal MagistrateCoramHonourable P. Mosiria
Holding
The court found in favor of the Respondent, Edith Kavere, on the issues of liability and quantum.
Facts
The Respondent, Edith Kavere, worked for 10 years and was injured while working at the appellant's premises. She claimed that the appellant failed to maintain a safe working environment, leading to her slipping into a dangerous hole. She also claimed that protective gear, such as gumboots, would have prevented the accident.
Issues
- Whether the decision on Liability & Quantum is proper
- Whether the appellant failed to maintain a safe working environment
Reasoning
The court held that the appellant failed to maintain a safe working environment, and the Respondent's slip was a result of the appellant's negligence.
Outcome
In favor of the Respondent
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