Godfrey - v - Bernard Matthews

 
Claimant Kim Godfrey
Job title Tray washer
Job description Cleaning trays
Injury Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, secondary to Tendonitis
Defendant Bernard Matthews (42)
Court Norwich County
Case No. GY700703
Date 23 Jun 99
Judge(s) His Honour Judge Langan QC
For Claimant
All Claimants Kim Godfrey
Solicitor  
Counsel Mr John L Foy QC
Non-Medical expert(s) Ms Sheila Lee, Ergonomics
Medical expert(s) Dr E C Huskisson, Rheumatology
For Defendant
Solicitor Prettys
Counsel Mr Christian Du Cann
Non-Medical expert(s) Mr Tom G Gillanders, Ergonomics
Medical expert(s) Mr James Campbell Semple, Hand Surgery
Outcome
Judgment for: Claimant
Injury found: Yes
Work related: Yes
Breach of Statutory Duty: No finding
Defendant negligent: Yes
Damages
General: £45,000.00
Special: £172,272.76
Other:  
TOTAL: £230,543.00
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