Millard - v - Murray Lawrence & Partners Ltd
| Claimant | Lorna Ann Millard |
|---|---|
| Job title | Audio Typist / WP Operator (SOC 2000: 4217) |
| Task description | DSE use: audio typing |
| Injury | Diffuse Pain in forearms and hands, originally pleaded as occupational cramp (PDA4) |
| Defendant(s) | Murray Lawrence & Partners Ltd (SIC 2007: K64.99/9) |
| Court(s) | Colchester County |
| Case No. | CM 702650 |
| Date | 4 May 2000 |
| Judge(s) | His Honour Judge Nicholas Brandt |
| For Claimant | |
| All Claimants | Lorna Ann Millard |
| Solicitor | Leonard Gray & Co |
| Counsel | Mr Richard Roberts |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Mr Craig Simmons (Ergonomics) |
| Medical expert(s) | Dr C J Goodwill (Rheumatology) |
| For Defendant | |
| Solicitor | Kennedys (CM14 4EA) |
| Counsel | Mr Sam Neaman |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Mr Ian A R Galer (Ergonomics) |
| Medical expert(s) | Dr Paul A Reilly (Rheumatology) |
| Outcome | |
| Judgment for: | Defendant |
| Injury found: | Yes |
| Work related: | No |
| Breach of Statutory Duty: | Yes |
| Defendant negligent: | Yes |
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| References | |
| References to and/or Interpretations of Regulations and HSE Guidance Documents | |
| The Judgment in this case appears to make an implicit reference to the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations, which were of no consequence in this matter. V1.01 | |
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Last updated: 16/10/2009