DARKO VRS. STEWARDS HOSPITAL (C12/24/2020) [2024] GHAHC 182 (15 March 2024)

DARKO VRS. STEWARDS HOSPITAL (C12/24/2020) [2024] GHAHC 182 (15 March 2024)

The Defendant failed to adduce any credible evidence that the Plaintiff was involved in theft, illicit drug business, or financial malfeasance. The Defendant admitted owing salary arrears but could not substantiate deductions or counterclaims. The public posting of the suspension letter with unsubstantiated allegations was defamatory. The Plaintiff is entitled to salary arrears, compensation for defamation, and a public apology.

Citation
DARKO VRS. STEWARDS HOSPITAL (C12/24/2020) [2024] GHAHC 182 (15 March 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff: Maxwell Darko; Defendant: Stewards Hospital
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Defamation, Libel, Employment Disputes, Damages
Source Language
eng
Tort Employment Law Defamation Libel Employment Disputes Damages

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Parties

Maxwell Darko

Plaintiff

Stewards Hospital

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant owes the Plaintiff 23 months of salary
  2. 2 Whether the Plaintiff was involved in stealing or doing any illegal drug business in the Hospital
  3. 3 Whether the Defendant published anything untrue about the Plaintiff

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant failed to adduce any credible evidence that the Plaintiff was involved in theft, illicit drug business, or financial malfeasance. The Defendant admitted owing salary arrears but could not substantiate deductions or counterclaims. The public posting of the suspension letter with unsubstantiated allegations was defamatory. The Plaintiff is entitled to salary arrears, compensation for defamation, and a public apology.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff salary arrears for 23 months at GH¢906.10 per month
  • Interest on salary arrears from date of writ until final payment