Mulligan - v - Midland Bank plc
| Plaintiff | Michelle Mulligan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Job title | Secretary & Clerk (SOC 2000: 4217) | ||
| Task description | Audio & copy typing on a window typewriter | ||
| Injury | Bilateral De Quervain's Syndrome | ||
| Defendant(s) | Midland Bank plc (SIC 2007: K64.19/1) | ||
| Court(s) | Mayor's & City of London County | ||
| Case No. | NY552117 | ||
| Date | 30 Jun 1997 | ||
| Judge(s) | His Honour Judge Simpson | ||
| For Plaintiff | |||
| All Plaintiffs | Michelle Mulligan | ||
| Solicitor | Osmond Gaunt & Rose | ||
| Counsel | Mr Nigel Spencer-Ley | ||
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Ms Sheila Lee (Ergonomics) | ||
| Medical expert(s) | Mr A Franklin (Orthopaedic Surgery) | ||
| For Defendant | |||
| Solicitor | Kennedys (CM14 4EA) | ||
| Counsel | Mr C Catford | ||
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Mr Andrew S Nicholson (Ergonomics) | ||
| Medical expert(s) | Mr Colin D P Stone (Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery) | ||
| Outcome | |||
| Judgment for: | Plaintiff | ||
| Injury found: | Yes | ||
| Work related: | Yes | ||
| Breach of Statutory Duty: | No finding | ||
| Defendant negligent: | Yes | ||
| Damages | |||
| General: | £ 8,000.00 | ||
| Special: | £ 164,630.05 | ||
| Other: | £ 1,856.77 | ||
| TOTAL: | £ 174,486.82 | ||
| Observations | |||
| The Defendant subsequently sought to appeal the level of damages, which resulted in the Plaintiff accepting an undisclosed sum. | |||
| References | |||
| References to and/or Interpretations of Regulations and HSE Guidance Documents | |||
| There are no references in the Judgment to any Health and Safety Regulations. The Plaintiff was using a window typewriter which is not covered by the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations. There are references to the HSE's guidance on WRULDs. Work Related Upper Limb Disorders: A Guide to Prevention HSG60 1990 V1.01 | |||
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