Savy v Sodepack Industries Ltd (326 of 2009) [2010] SCSC 17 (21 July 2010)

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

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 6 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 4
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Eugene Savy

Plaintiff

Sodepack Industries Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was liable for the injuries sustained by the plaintiff while at work
  2. 2 Whether the defendant failed to provide a safe system of work as required by law
  3. 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