Wailesi v Globe Computer Systems Ltd (Personal Injury 427 of 2017) [2018] MWHC 754 (27 June 2018)

Given the seriousness of the injury, the loss of a vital organ, and the lasting impact on the claimant's life, an award of K9,355,000.00 is reasonable for pain, suffering, and disfigurement.

Citation: [2018] MWHC 754
Parties: Claimant: James Wailesi; Defendant: Globe Computer Systems Limited
Court: High Court of Malawi
Jurisdiction: Malawi
Judgment Date: 27 June 2018
Case Number: Personal Injury 427 of 2017
Procedural Posture: Personal Injury / Assessment of Damages
Outcome: judgment for the claimant
Legal Topics: Personal Injury, Damages, Workplace Injury, Vicarious Liability
Source Language: English

Tort Employment Law Personal Injury Damages Workplace Injury Vicarious Liability

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Parties

James Wailesi

Claimant

Globe Computer Systems Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / Assessment of Damages

Legal Issues

1 quantum of damages for pain, suffering, and disfigurement resulting from workplace injury

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the injury, the loss of a vital organ, and the lasting impact on the claimant's life, an award of K9,355,000.00 is reasonable for pain, suffering, and disfigurement.

Court Disposition

judgment for the claimant

Orders

The claimant is awarded K9,355,000.00 for pain, suffering, and disfigurement.
The claimant is to recover costs of the assessment hearing.