November 14 2016
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END DATE
December 19 2016
KAREN RAE CLEMONS v. MINISTER OF EDUCATION
COURT:
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CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION
IAN RC KAWALEY CJ
Plaintiff in person
Mr Norman MacDonald and Mr Michael Taylor
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The facts center around Clemons a teacher experiencing exacerbation of hypertension due to a breach of duty by the Minister of Education providing a safe work environment. Claims of intentional harm and broader psychological injuries including PTSD were not proven. Clemons won on negligence related to workplace conditions causing physical health issues but not on claims related to psychological harm or intentional infliction of harm. The court ruled in favor of Clemons for negligence but dismissed her claim for intentional infliction of harm
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KAREN RAE CLEMONS v. MINISTER OF EDUCATION
The facts center around Clemons a teacher experiencing exacerbation of hypertension due to a breach of duty by the Minister of Education providing a safe work environment. Claims of intentional harm and broader psychological injuries including PTSD were not proven. Clemons won on negligence related to workplace conditions causing physical health issues but not on claims related to psychological harm or intentional infliction of harm. The court ruled in favor of Clemons for negligence but dismissed her claim for intentional infliction of harm