Supreme Court rules out Nestle employee's case
August 27, 2008
A former employee of Nestle JMP Jamaica Ltd has lost his case in the Supreme Court to recover compensation from the company for injuries suffered on two separate occasions.
David Lawrence, who was employed to Cremo Ltd, which was later incorporated by Nestle, filed a negligence suit in 2002.
Lawrence, who was a cold-room worker, contended that in October 1996, while moving stocks from a shelf, he suffered injuries to his knee. He said also that in January 1998, he was instructed to move stocks from the cold room when he slipped and twisted his right knee.
Precautions
Nestle was accused of failing to take adequate precautions for Lawrence's safety and permitting Lawrence to walk on a floor that was slippery. Lawrence said because of the injuries he was unable to work, and he was made redundant on medical grounds in February 2001.
In its defence, Nestle, which was represented by attorney-at-law Emile Leiba, of Myers, Fletcher and Gordon, denied that it had committed any breach. Nestle contended that any injuries which Lawrence sustained were caused wholly or partially by his own negligence....
Author: Barbara Gayle
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
