Michubu (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Agnes Kawira) v St John’s of God Hospital Tigania (Civil Case E024 of 2021) [2024] KEHC 2239 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2239
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 2239 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
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TypeMedical NegligencePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramTW CHERERE
Holding
The court finds that the defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased and that the breach of that duty caused damage. The court awards damages for pain and suffering, loss of expectation of life, loss of dependency, and special damages.
Facts
Agnes Kawira was admitted to St John's of God Hospital Tigania for delivery of a baby. She developed complications post-operation and was transferred to Maua Methodist Hospital. She later died due to severe sepsis and peritonitis.
Issues
- whether the defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased
- whether the defendant breached that duty of care
- whether the breach caused any damage or loss
Reasoning
The court considers the evidence and legal principles to determine liability and damages.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the plaintiff against the defendant for a total sum of KES. 11,412,850/-
Orders
- Stay of execution for 30 days from today's date
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Ricarda Njoki Wahome (suing as an administrator of the estate of the late Wahome Mutahi (deceased) v Attorney General & 2 others [2015] eKLR
- Ishmael Nyasimi & another v David Onchangu Orioki (Suing as personal representative of Antony Nyabando Onchango (Deceased) [2018] eKLR
- Leonard Ochar Otieno v Mathews Mwanza Wanga (Suing as the legal administrator of the estate of Kennedy Owino Wanga (deceased) [2020] eKLR
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