Savy v Sodepack Industries Ltd (326 of 2009) [2010] SCSC 17 (21 July 2010)
The defendant was under a statutory and civil duty to provide a safe system of work and failed to do so, directly causing the plaintiff's severe injuries and loss. The plaintiff is entitled to damages as claimed for loss of earnings, personal injuries, and moral damages.
- Citation
- [2010] SCSC 17
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Eugene Savy; Defendant: Sodepack Industries Ltd
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 21 July 2010
- Case Number
- 326 of 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- Judgment for the plaintiff
- Legal Topics
- Employer's Liability, Workplace Injury, Damages, Faute (civil Wrong)
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
Eugene Savy
Plaintiff
Sodepack Industries Ltd
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the defendant was liable for the injuries sustained by the plaintiff while at work
- 2 Whether the defendant failed to provide a safe system of work as required by law
- 3 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages for loss of earnings, personal injuries, and moral damages
Ratio Decidendi
The defendant was under a statutory and civil duty to provide a safe system of work and failed to do so, directly causing the plaintiff's severe injuries and loss. The plaintiff is entitled to damages as claimed for loss of earnings, personal injuries, and moral damages.
Court Disposition
Judgment for the plaintiff
Orders
- Defendant to pay plaintiff SR 658,800 for loss of earnings
- Defendant to pay plaintiff SR 50,000 for personal injuries
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