[2018]DLHC5365 • July 31, 2018 • High Court
DIVINE TETTEH NARH AND MAWUENA PETRINA MORVORDZI vs. WESTEC SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED AND MICHAEL ODURO
i. Introduction: [1] To lose a loved one is to be bereaved, and the emotional experience including coming to terms with the loss is in the realm of grief. In this regard, the Plaintiffs as part of their grieving and to finally come to terms with the loss of their beloved daughter have brought this action against the Defendants herein for certain reliefs endorsed on the writ of summons. This action arises out of a vehicle accident that occurred on August 24, 2016, when the Plaintiffs’ daughter, Narki Oswell Narh (deceased) in the company of her friend Helen Oba Kintor (also deceased) were knocked down, sustained some injuries and subsequently succumbed to their injuries. The accident occurred when the deceased was crossing the road as pedestrians at Labone Police Barracks, in Accra. The vehicle was being driven by the 2nd Defendant, Michael Oduro, and owned by the 1st Defendant Westec Security Services. The deceased sustained severe head trauma and was rushed to the Police Hospital .....