In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court decision in Gilbert Chikoti v. ZESCO Limited, where the Court considered whether ZESCO could be held liable for a house fire allegedly caused by a power surge after electricity was restored following an outage.<br /><br /><br />The Court held that the responsibility to install protective devices such as surge arrestors lies with the customer and reaffirmed that ZESCO’s responsibility ends at the meter box under the ZESCO By-Laws. The appeal was ultimately dismissed.<br /><br />This episode also highlights the importance of properly pleading negligence claims in civil litigation.<br /><br /><b>Disclaimer</b>: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create a lawyer–client relationship. For advice on any legal matter, please consult a qualified legal practitioner.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/my-two-cents-a-zambian-case-law-podcast--4068826/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/my-two-cents-a-zambian-case-law-podcast--4068826/support</a>.