Facts
- Following an injury caused by his employer, an employee was injured at work and suffered from tetanus as a result
- A doctor was supposed to administer a small dose of the anti-tetanus drug, wait 30 minutes to check for an allergic reaction, then administer the full dosage; however he instead administered the full dose immediately
Issue
- Was the doctor’s negligent act an intervening act, therefore negativing liability of the company
Decision
- No
Reasoning
- Even if the doctor had followed the guidelines, no reaction would have been visible after 30 minutes so the employer was still liable for the the reaction to the treatment
