Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4790

Combining a claim against the employer for compensation for damage under the Labour Law and compensation pursuant to the general rules of liability. Impermissible. The injured person’s receipt of lump-sum compensation for the injury itself without any other elements of damage. Its effect. He may have recourse against the liable person for the damage remaining uncompensated. - The injured person’s recourse against the employer for damage remaining uncompensated. Its condition. His proving that the work injury arose from a personal fault on the employer’s part giving rise to personal liability for this compensation. - 923 - Labour