Loderick Robinson v Y.P. Seaton And Associates

Case Number: 
C.L. 1999/R047
Date of Delivery: 
01.04.2004

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF &u/c

IN COMMON LAW

SUIT NO. C.L. 1999/R047

BETWEEN LODERICK ROBINSON CLAIMANT

A N D Y.P. SEATON AND ASSOCIATES DEFENDANT

Miss V. Grant instructed by H.G. Bartholomew & Co

for Claimant

Mr. John Graham instructed by John G. Graham & Co. for Defendant

1 5th arch, 1 6th March and 1 " April 2004

MANGATAL, J

1. This claim by Loderick Robinson is a claim against his employers

in negligence. Mr. Robinson was injured on the 6th August 1996

whilst he was travelling on the back of a flat bed truck owned by the

Defendant. At a certain point whilst the truck was travelling the

driver braked suddenly and metal sheets in the back of the truck which

were strapped to each other, but not securely fastened to the truck, slid

forward striking Mr. Robinson on the back of his legs. Mr. Robinson

suffered serious injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he was

hospitalized for 59 days.

2. In this case damages have been agreed as follows:-

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