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The Supreme Court dismissed GAMECO Ltd’s review application and upheld liability for compensation to Mukabideri Cécile arising from a workplace-related accident.
The High Court held that, since there is no specific law governing damages for injuries caused by electricity accidents, damages must be determined by judicial discretion based on general principles of liability for harm caused by things under one's control. The court rejected the direct application of the presidential decree for motor vehicle accidents but used its methodology as guidance. The applicant was awarded damages reflecting his 92% permanent disability, loss of earning capacity, and related expenses, as the evidence established EUCL's liability.
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The Supreme Court held that the claimant failed to prove the uninsured vehicle caused the accident, so SGF was not liable to pay compensation.
The accident did not occur during the applicant's regular commute from work to his stable residence, nor was it during working hours or under employer instructions. The applicant was not authorized to use the company vehicle for personal travel to Kigali. Therefore, the accident is classified as an ordinary road accident, not a workplace accident, making the insurer (SANLAM AG Plc) liable for compensation. The applicant is entitled to the compensation previously awarded by the lower court, plus litigation costs and attorney fees.
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