Hughes -v- Grampian Country Food Group Ltd

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Pursuer Ms Margaret Hughes
Job title Process worker & trainer (SOC 2000: 5433)
Task description Trussing wings and legs of chicken carcasses using elastic string
Injury Exacerbation of symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both wrists
Defender(s) Grampian Country Food Group Ltd (SIC 2007: C10.12)
Court(s) Outer House, Court of Session
Case No. [2005] CSOH 5
Date 18 Jan 2006
Judge(s) Lord Menzies
For Pursuer
All Pursuers Ms Margaret Hughes
Solicitor Thompsons (EH2 3AT)
Counsel Allardice
Non-Medical expert(s) Mr Clive Andrews (Ergonomics)
Medical expert(s) Mr James Crossan (Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery)
For Defender
Solicitor Simpson & Marwick (EH1 3QR)
Counsel Mr Alistair Duncan
Non-Medical expert(s)
Medical expert(s) Mr David Ross (Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery)
(Not called)
Outcome
Judgment for: Defender
Injury found: Yes
Work related: Yes
Breach of Statutory Duty: No
Defendant negligent: Not pursued
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References
  [2006] ScotCS CSOH_5, 2006 SCLR 682
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