C.I. Knitwear Co. Ltd. v Hotchkiss [2003] JLR 163 (16 June 2003)

C.I. Knitwear Co. Ltd. v Hotchkiss [2003] JLR 163 (16 June 2003)

An employer is liable if it negligently provides an unsuitable working environment that aggravates an employee's existing medical condition.

Citation
[2003] JLR 163
Parties
Employer: C. I. Knitwear Co. Ltd.; Employee: Hotchkiss
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
employer liable
Legal Topics
Employer's Liability, Safe System of Work, Workplace Safety, Aggravation of Pre Existing Condition
Employment Law Tort Law Employer's Liability Safe System of Work Workplace Safety Aggravation of Pre Existing Condition

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Parties

C. I. Knitwear Co. Ltd.

Employer

Hotchkiss

Employee

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the employer provided a safe system of work
  2. 2 Whether the employer is liable for negligently aggravating the employee's pre-existing medical condition

Ratio Decidendi

An employer is liable if it negligently provides an unsuitable working environment that aggravates an employee's existing medical condition.

Court Disposition

employer liable