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Harare High Court
Runako Punungwe v Halsteds Builders Express and Old Mutual
HH 481-25
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
21 August 2025
Citation
HH 481-25
Neutral Citation
[2025] ZWHH 481
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
MUSITHU J
Full Bench
MUSITHU J
Areas of Law
DelictPersonal InjuryNegligence
Keywords
automated doorpersonal injurynegligenceaquilian actiondamageschronic ankle instability
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negligencepersonal injurydamagesaquilian action
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ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether the defendant was negligent in operating the automated sliding door","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Door operation, absence of warnings, sanitizing point location"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages and the quantum thereof","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Extent of injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff is entitled to costs","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Partial success of claim"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The plaintiff, a 57-year-old woman, sustained ankle injuries when an automated sliding door at the defendant's shop hit her foot. She claimed damages for negligence, alleging the defendant failed to maintain a safe door system and warn customers of potential dangers. The defendant denied liability, arguing the door functioned properly and the plaintiff failed to observe COVID-19 social distancing protocols.
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