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Mintrozo v Malawi Revenue Authority & The Attorney General (Personal Injury Cause 298 of 2018) [2025] MWHCCiv 8 (19 June 2025)
The High Court of Malawi found the police officer negligently shot and killed the claimant’s husband, who was an innocent bystander, and awarded damages against the 2nd Defendant only.
Kalua v Standard Bank PLC (MATTER NUMBER IRC 631 of 2021) [2024] MWIRC 9 (3 May 2024)
The Industrial Relations Court of Malawi dismissed Steven Kalua’s unfair dismissal claim, finding Standard Bank followed due process and had fair grounds to dismiss him.
Kawinga v Satemwa Tea Estates Limited (Personal Injury Cause 118 of 2019) [2024] MWHC 27 (28 February 2024)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a workplace injury claim after finding no employer negligence and holding that the claimant was himself contributorily negligent.
Chipantha & Msika v Attorney General (Ministry of Health) (Civil Cause 144 of 2021) [2023] MWHCCiv 16 (28 June 2023)
Assessment of damages after default judgment in a medical negligence case involving a retained surgical pack. The court awarded substantial compensation to both claimants and costs.
Kamala v Top Range Civil Engineering Contractors (761 of 2018) [2023] MWHCCiv 7 (29 May 2023)
The High Court held that a road contractor was negligent for failing to put up warning signs during rehabilitation, causing a fatal accident.
Kasiya v OG Paints Limited (Civil Cause 440 of 2019; IRC MATTER 182 of 2020) [2023] MWHC 23 (12 May 2023)
The defendant breached both statutory and common law duties of care by failing to fence or guard the dangerous part of the paint mixing machine, directly causing the claimant's injury. The defendant failed to prove genuine financial reasons for dismissal, making the termination unfair. The claimant is entitled to damages for negligence and remedies for unfair dismissal, including reinstatement and salary arrears.
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Wizalamu v Royal Products Limited (Personal Injury Cause 250 of 2020) [2023] MWHCCiv 24 (26 April 2023)
The High Court of Malawi found the employer liable after a machine was restarted while the claimant was removing plastic, causing severe arm injuries and amputation.
Rabson v Central High School (Personal Injury Cause 230 of 2020) [2023] MWHC 28 (5 April 2023)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a builder’s personal injury claim after finding he was experienced, failed to take reasonable care, and caused his own fall.
Rabson v Central High School (Personal Injury Cause 230 of 2020) [2023] MWHC 64 (5 April 2023)
A workplace injury claim failed after the court found the experienced builder had not proved employer negligence or breach of statutory duty.
Chingapa v Wizimani and 1 other (Civil Cause 670 of 2020) [2023] MWHC 105 (31 March 2023)
After default judgment, the court assessed damages for a minor injured in a road traffic accident and awarded nominal damages and costs.
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