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WINIFRED TSE & 2 ORS
V.
MARWAKO FAST FOOD LTD.

(2026) JELR 115041 (CA)

Court of Appeal 12 Mar 2026 Ghana
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- The case concerns Marwako Fast Food Ltd, a restaurant chain, sued by three siblings (Respondents) alleging food poisoning and resulting injury after consuming food purchased by the 1st Respondent from Marwako's East Legon branch on 8 May

Case Details

Suit Number:H1/25/2026
Judges:ASARE-BOTWE (MRS), JA BOAFO, JA AMEAHE, JA
Location:Accra

JUDGMENT

EMMANUEL SENYO AMEDAHE JA:

INTRODUCTION

This is an appeal from the Circuit Court, Adenta, following a judgment delivered on June 24, 2024. The Appellant, Marwako Fast Food Limited is a fast-food restaurant business with branches in Accra (i.e. East Legon, Abelenkpe and Labadi). It was sued for allegedly serving unwholesome food to the three Respondents who are all siblings, which resulted in the Respondents experiencing food poisoning after consuming food purchased from the Appellant’s East Legon branch.

BRIEF FACTS CASE OF THE RESPONDENTS

The suit by the Respondents was initiated on January 19, 2024. The Respondents sought the following reliefs from the Appellants:

a. General damages for physical injury suffered by the Plaintiffs.

b. General damages for psychological trauma following the injury and harm caused to the Plaintiff.

c. General damages for inconvenience and general discomfort

d. An order directed at the Defendant to refund the amount of GHC25,215.48, which constitutes…

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