Richardson - v - Electrolux Household Appliances Ltd
| Claimant | Karen Richardson |
|---|---|
| Job title | Assembly worker (SOC 2000: 8132) |
| Task description | Using an air gun to insert screws into metal plates |
| Injury | Pains in right hand and right shoulder |
| Defendant(s) | Electrolux Household Appliances Ltd (SIC 2007: C27.51) |
| Court(s) | Sunderland County (Judgment) Newcastle upon Tyne County (Judgment) |
| Case No. | LS1 50905 |
| Date | 21 Feb 2003 |
| Judge(s) | Mr Nicholas Campbell, QC |
| For Claimant | |
| All Claimants | Karen Richardson |
| Solicitor | Rowley Ashworth (LS3 1AB) |
| Counsel | Mr J Bate-Williams |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Mr J S Danks (Engineering) |
| Medical expert(s) | Mr M A Shaheen (Orthopaedic Surgery) |
| For Defendant | |
| Solicitor | Jacksons (NE11 0HF) |
| Counsel | Mr Philip Kramer |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Mr Brian G Pearce (Ergonomics) |
| Medical expert(s) | Dr Robert Michael Bernstein (Rheumatology) Dr Whitehouse (Radiology) (not called) |
| Outcome | |
| Judgment for: | Defendant |
| Injury found: | Yes |
| Work related: | No |
| Breach of Statutory Duty: | No |
| Defendant negligent: | No |
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Last updated: 11/11/2009