Fryer - v - Stevensons of Shipley
| Claimant | Kathleen Fryer |
|---|---|
| Job title | Welder (SOC 2000: 5215) |
| Task description | Spot welding wire components |
| Injury | Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Defendant(s) | Stevensons of Shipley (SIC 2007: C25.93) |
| Court(s) | Bradford County |
| Case No. | BD 603088 |
| Date | 12 Aug 1999 |
| Judge(s) | His Honour Judge Stephen Gullick |
| For Claimant | |
| All Claimants | Kathleen Fryer |
| Solicitor | Reeds |
| Counsel | Mr Grogan |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Prof Kim Burton (Ergonomics) (Not called) |
| Medical expert(s) | Prof H A Bird (Rheumatology) |
| For Defendant | |
| Solicitor | Keeble Hawson Moorhouse |
| Counsel | Mr Nolan |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Mr Ian A R Galer (Ergonomics) |
| Medical expert(s) | Mr M J Barton (Orthopaedic Surgery) |
| Outcome | |
| Judgment for: | Defendant |
| Injury found: | Yes |
| Work related: | No |
| Breach of Statutory Duty: | No finding |
| Defendant negligent: | No finding |
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| Claimant funded by Legal Aid after first year | |
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Last updated: 16/10/2009