Jamroziewicz v O'Neill Brennan Ltd & anor [2016] IEHC 188 (07 April 2016)

Jamroziewicz v O'Neill Brennan Ltd & anor [2016] IEHC 188 (07 April 2016)

The defendants were negligent in failing to provide a safe place of work, as the uneven ground contributed to the plaintiff's loss of balance and subsequent injury. However, the plaintiff was found 25% contributorily negligent for having his hand too close to the saw and/or not properly using the crown guard, warranting a 25% reduction in damages.

Citation
[2016] IEHC 188
Parties
Plaintiff: Antoni Jamroziewicz; First Defendant: O'Neill Brennan Limited; Second Defendant: Strabag International GmbH
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
07 April 2016
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury / High Court Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff with 25% reduction for contributory negligence.
Legal Topics
Employer's Liability, Workplace Safety, Contributory Negligence, Personal Injury Damages
Tort Law Employment Law Employer's Liability Workplace Safety Contributory Negligence Personal Injury Damages

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Parties

Antoni Jamroziewicz

Plaintiff

O'Neill Brennan Limited

First Defendant

Strabag International GmbH

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants were negligent in providing a safe place of work
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff was contributorily negligent
  3. 3 Assessment of damages for personal injury

Ratio Decidendi

The defendants were negligent in failing to provide a safe place of work, as the uneven ground contributed to the plaintiff's loss of balance and subsequent injury. However, the plaintiff was found 25% contributorily negligent for having his hand too close to the saw and/or not properly using the crown guard, warranting a 25% reduction in damages.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff with 25% reduction for contributory negligence.

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded €158,655 in total damages (general and special damages, net of 25% reduction).
  • Costs awarded to the plaintiff against both defendants, including costs of discovery and any reserved costs.