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AI summary
The judgment concerns a damages dispute between Fernando Ucuto and PRASA arising from injuries sustained when he fell from a moving train with open doors. It deals with the type of prosthesis to be awarded, associated medical expenses, and costs, including reference to prior settlements and court orders. The court awarded damages of R5,127,593.23 and costs on an attorney and client basis.
This may be relevant to personal injury, litigation and medical negligence practitioners, and appears to concern claims for prosthetic, rehabilitation and related future medical expenses.
Evidence from source
The Plaintiff, Mr Ucuto, sustained a severe compound fracture of his right humerus and an injury to his thoracic spine, when he fell out of a moving train as the train carriage had open doors.
Supports: Summary claim about the injury and cause.