DR. EDEM KOFI ANYIGBA vs. THE COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF GHANA LTD

JUDGMENT GYAESAYOR, JA This is an appeal against the decision of the High Court, Accra dated 27th day of March 2017. The defendant/appellant (hereinafter called the defendant) the Coca-Cola is a registered body corporate under the laws of Ghana and into the production of non-alcoholic beverage popularly called Coca-cola for sale to the general public. The plaintiff/respondent on the other hand is a reconstruction plastic surgeon in Accra at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The plaintiff/respondent in his statement of claim before the High Court, Accra averred that he together with other three colleague doctors visited the Meddiner Restaurant located in the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Accra for a meal. The plaintiff placed an order for a bottle of 50cl which was opened for him by the bar attendant in his presence and colleagues. After taking the first sip, he felt a slimy substance in his mouth and also noticed that the drink was flat. He examined the bottle and contents ...