Mohale FM THE Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) is facing a M200 000 lawsuit after a senior government official allegedly sustained injuries when he fell into an uncovered drainage at one of the corporation’s commercial properties in central Maseru.
The suit, filed before the High Court by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations officer, Setloke Lekhela, accuses LNDC of negligence and failure to maintain infrastructure under its control, resulting in injuries, financial loss and emotional distress.
In court papers, Mr Lekhela argues that the accident was entirely preventable and stemmed from LNDC’s alleged failure to secure or repair a damaged drainage trench located within the busy LNDC downtown complex.
Mr Lekhela further claims that the incident unfolded in full public view, causing him humiliation and embarrassment.
He is now seeking M200 000 in damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses and transport costs. He is also asking the court to award legal costs on the punitive attorney-and-client scale.
LNDC is yet to file its opposing papers.
