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Gulf Insider
18-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Pharmacy Ordered to Pay BD3,100 Over Unpaid Medical Supplies
A pharmacy has been ordered to pay over BD3,100 to a medical supply firm after the final cheque in a batch of eight wasn't honoured because the amount written in figures didn't match the words. The Commercial Court was told the company, represented by lawyer Somaya Abdulla, had supplied the pharmacy with medicines and equipment worth BD7,559 under a credit arrangement. Seven cheques were paid. The eighth was rejected by the bank due to the mismatch. The pharmacy refused to issue a new one. After repeated attempts to settle the matter were ignored, the supplier took the case to court. To make its case, the company produced the credit agreement, signed and stamped by someone tied to the pharmacy, along with invoices showing what had been supplied. These bore signatures and stamps said to be from people acting for the pharmacy. The court said the documents stacked up and confirmed that the goods had been delivered and received. With BD3,140.767 still unpaid, it ruled in the company's favour. A second defendant had signed the same agreement as guarantor.
Daily Tribune
18-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Pharmacy ordered to pay BD3,100 over unpaid medical supplies
A pharmacy has been ordered to pay over BD3,100 to a medical supply firm after the final cheque in a batch of eight wasn't honoured because the amount written in figures didn't match the words. The Commercial Court was told the company, represented by lawyer Somaya Abdulla, had supplied the pharmacy with medicines and equipment worth BD7,559 under a credit arrangement. Seven cheques were paid. The eighth was rejected by the bank due to the mismatch. The pharmacy refused to issue a new one. After repeated attempts to settle the matter were ignored, the supplier took the case to court. To make its case, the company produced the credit agreement, signed and stamped by someone tied to the pharmacy, along with invoices showing what had been supplied. These bore signatures and stamps said to be from people acting for the pharmacy. The court said the documents stacked up and confirmed that the goods had been delivered and received. With BD3,140.767 still unpaid, it ruled in the company's favour. A second defendant had signed the same agreement as guarantor.
Gulf Insider
11-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Family Compensated for Injuries, Trauma in Reckless Driving Case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72. The court also acknowledged the emotional toll on the children, bringing the full compensation close to BD10,000.
Daily Tribune
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Family compensated for injuries, trauma in reckless driving case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72.
Gulf Insider
06-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Consultant Wins BD7,000 After Unlawful Dismissal By Private Firm
A private company has been ordered to pay nearly BD7,000 in wages and compensation to a consultant it unlawfully dismissed, claiming a restaurant project he was hired for had been cancelled. The High Labour Court ruled in favour of the consultant, who had been working under a fixed-term contract at BD500 per month. Instead of settling his dues, the company terminated his employment without payment. His lawyer, Eman Al Ansari, told the court that her client had fulfilled his contractual obligations but received no compensation after being let go. The court rejected the company's claim that financial difficulties and the project's cancellation justified his dismissal. It ruled that the firm must pay BD2,000 in unpaid wages, with interest at six per cent per year, increasing by one per cent monthly after six months, up to a maximum of twelve per cent annually. Additionally, the company was ordered to compensate him BD4,250 f r wrongful termination, BD226 for annual leavedues, B D143 as an end of-service gratuity , and BD83 in lieu of notice. The firm must also provide a return air ticket or its cash equivalent and issue a certificate of employment. The judge acknowledged that the company had dismissed several other employees due to financial struggles, as confirmed by witness testimony. However, the court made it clear that financial hardship does not exempt an employer from fulfilling contractual obligations.
