Kiarie v Kariuki (Civil Suit 861 of 2019) [2024] KEMC 164 (KLR) (5 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 164
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 164 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 September 2024
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a consent judgment on liability
Holding
The court awards Kshs. 1,700,000/= for pain and suffering, Kshs. 900,000/= for loss of earning and earning capacity, and Kshs. 100,000/= for future medical expenses.
Facts
The plaintiff, Stephen Ndungu Kiarie, suffered severe injuries to his right eye during an industrial accident at the defendant's premises. The defendant denied the occurrence of the accident but admitted its contribution to the plaintiff's injuries.
Issues
- Quantum of damages for pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and future medical expenses
- Whether the plaintiff's claim for diminished earning capacity is valid
Reasoning
The court considered the nature and extent of the injuries and awarded damages based on similar cases.
Outcome
The plaintiff is awarded Kshs. 756,260.00 less 25% contributions, leaving a net of Kshs. 567,195/=
Orders
- Award of damages for pain and suffering
- Award of damages for loss of earning and earning capacity
- Award of future medical expenses
Remedies
- Damages for pain and suffering
- Damages for loss of earning and earning capacity
- Future medical expenses
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Denshire Muteti Wambua Vrs Kenya Power And Lighting Company (2013) e KLR
- H. West And Son Ltd Vrs Shepherd (1964) AC 326
- Paul Njoroge Vrs Abdu Saburi Sabonyo (2015) e KLR
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