Maseko v Road Accident Fund (84274/2016)
Maseko v Road Accident Fund (84274/2016) [2024] ZAGPPHC 845 (27 August 2024)
The court found that Rand Mutual Assurance, having compensated the plaintiff for past hospital and medical expenses under the commuting journey policy, is entitled to claim reimbursement from the Road Accident Fund in the plaintiff's name by virtue of the doctrine of subrogation. The court dismissed the defendant's special pleas regarding locus standi and the non-recoverability of claims under the commuting journey policy. The amount awarded for past hospital and medical expenses must be paid to Rand Mutual Assurance as undertaken by the plaintiff. The second point in limine was dismissed and…
Source excerpt
- Subrogation
- Compensation For Occupational Injuries And Diseases Act
- Past Medical Expenses
- Locus Standi
- Commuting Journey Policy