Rose - v - Smiths Industries Ltd
| Plaintiff | Rose |
|---|---|
| Job title | Drill Operator (SOC 2000: 8125) |
| Task description | Handling a jig |
| Injury | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Defendant(s) | Smiths Industries Ltd (SIC 2007: C29.31) |
| Court(s) | London High |
| Case No. | 1981 R 2176 |
| Date | 18 Nov 1983 |
| Judge(s) | Judge Main QC |
| For Plaintiff | |
| All Plaintiffs | Rose |
| Solicitor | Evill & Coleman |
| Counsel | Mr D Day |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | |
| Medical expert(s) | Dr V L Steinberg (Rheumatology) |
| For Defendant | |
| Solicitor | Hextall, Erskine & Co (E1 8ER) |
| Counsel | Mr G William QC |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | |
| Medical expert(s) | Mr Sewell |
| Outcome | |
| Judgment for: | Defendant |
| Injury found: | Yes |
| Work related: | No |
| Breach of Statutory Duty: | No finding |
| Defendant negligent: | No |
| Damages | |
| General: | |
| Special: | |
| Other: | |
| TOTAL: | |
| Observations | |
| References | |
Click below for other cases in similar categories
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Manual handling | SOC Major Group 8 | SIC Major Classification C
Amend or add to this case | Add a new case report
Last updated: 16/10/2009