Opinion
Civil Action No. 99-125 (JMF)
11-18-2014
ODILLA MUTAKA MWANI, et al., Plaintiffs, v. AL QAEDA, Defendant.
SECOND FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
On September 25, 2014, this Court issued its first set of findings in this case. See Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law [#121]. Those findings dealt with the claims of eight individuals, who went to trial from January 31, through February 2, 2011. Id.
On October 3, 2014, the Court held a status conference. At that hearing, counsel for plaintiffs agreed to use the damages awarded to Dipak L. Shah, one of the plaintiffs who went to trial before this Court, as a bellwether for damage awards to the remaining plaintiffs. Shah's damages were calculated as follows:
| Plaintiffs | Compensatory Damages | C. Punitive Damages | Total Award (B + C) | |
| A. Pain & Suffering | B. Pain & Suffering plus Prejudgment Interest (A x 2.2619) | |||
| Shah | $5M | $11,309,500 | $150M | $161,309,500 |
[#121] at 30-31.
Thus, the Court will award the same total amount of damages, $161,309,500, to the following plaintiffs:
| Plaintiffs | |
| 1. | John Kichuma Imbahale |
| 2. | Hudson Ngusale Anyangu |
| 3. | Rosemary Njeri |
| 4. | Stephen Muita Kibiku |
| 5. | Francis Ndungu Njenga |
| 6. | Margaret Musoke Wagabi |
| 7. | Lucy Kimiti |
| 8. | Lucy Wangari Gachagwi |
| 9. | Hannah Nyakanyi Kingara |
| 10. | Bernard Gituto Maiwa |
| 11. | Charles Maina Banga |
| 12. | Philip Muriithi Mwai |
| 13. | Hedwig Yohannine Kibukosya |
| 14. | Fidelis Masyula Ndambuki |
| 15. | Mukul J. Patel |
| 16. | Catherie Nechesa Abuko |
| 17. | Mariam Mohammed Adan |
| 18. | Fredda Auma Afande |
| 19. | Kalwala Aggrey |
| 20. | Millicent Adhiambo |
| 21. | Thomas Shiraku Akama |
| 22. | Margaret C. Akello |
| 23. | Halima M. Ali |
| 24. | Caren Unis Aloo |
| 25. | Jackline Ambia |
| 26. | Racheal Ameso Amollo |
| 27. | Isanya Fuobe Amwayi |
| 28. | Nancy Amwoso Aswani |
| 29. | Hudson Ngusale Anyango |
| 30. | Christine Adhiambo Athieno |
| 31. | Timothy Kamau Thuo |
| 32. | Johnson O. Atieno |
| 33. | Readon Elisha Atingo |
| 34. | Duncan F. Were Barasa |
| 35. | Patrick Wanjala Barasa |
| 36. | Mary Achieng Bondi |
| 37. | Duncan Maina Chege |
| 38. | Thomas Z. Keya |
| 39. | John Githaiga Chege |
| 40. | Benjamin Kitchwen-Choge |
| 41. | Anne Nyokabi Gachaara |
| 42. | Stanely K. Gacuru |
| 43. | Mary Nyambura Gaita |
| 44. | James Irungu Gathogo |
| 45. | Ejidiah Gathoni |
| 46. | George Githinji Gichuki |
| 47. | Jane W. Gichuki |
| 48. | James Kuria Gichiru |
| 49. | Peter Mwai Gikaara |
| 50. | Philip Kaniaru Gitahi |
| 51. | Beth Njambi Gitau |
| 52. | Joseph Gathere Gitau |
| 53. | Agnes W. Githinji |
| 54. | Cosmas N. Githinji |
| 55. | Luliet Wanjiru Githinji |
| 56. | Patrick K. Githri |
| 57. | Stephen Nderi Githuthwa |
| 58. | Margaret Njoki Iraya |
| 59. | Petera Agoi Isauwa |
| 60. | Marangu Koome Julius |
| 61. | Joseph Kiarie Kabii |
| 62. | Joyce Ngjeri Kahoro |
| 63. | Moses Karari Kamipangiu |
| 64. | Kinywa Kamathi |
| 65. | Anne Wanjiru Kamau |
| 66. | Elvis Mburu Kamua |
| 67. | Evanson Ndungu Kamau |
| 68. | Jane W. Kamau |
| 69. | Judy Wanjiku Kamau |
| 70. | Joyce Jepkemoi Kandie |
| 71. | Samuel Kibunga Kamau |
| 72. | James Gichumu Karuiru |
| 73. | Purity M. Kibuchi |
| 74. | Margaret Njeri Kibui |
| 75. | Paul Mbutha Kiiru |
| 76. | Julius Muturi Kihara |
| 77. | Geoffrey Guchure Kimani |
| 78. | Julius Gikonyo Kimani |
| 79. | Mwende M. Kitenne |
| 80. | Julius Kalili Kithikii |
| 81. | Joseph M. Njenga |
| 82. | George Nunene Kago |
| 83. | Danish Adhiambo Kiboye |
| 84. | John Mburo Kibunja |
| 85. | James Njoroge Kiarie |
| 86. | Jane Muthoni Kiarie |
| 87. | Samuel Ndirangu Kihanga |
| 88. | Patrick K. Kilaya |
| 89. | Simon Wachira Kimata |
| 90. | Susan Wairimu Kimemia |
| 91. | Mary Kimgore |
| 92. | Christine W. Kingori |
| 93. | Joyce Wantiku Kirigo |
| 94. | Joseph Kikonyo Kiruthi |
| 95. | Daudi Wambua Kisivo |
| 96. | Jan Koli Kisule |
| 97. | Stephene Wahome Kingua |
| 98. | Julius Karunda |
| 99. | Josphat Matundu Kivau |
| 100. | Sarah Atieno Gershom Kiwanuka |
| 101. | Stephen Kairu Maina |
| 102. | Anderson Wagichia Komu |
| 103. | James Muthike Komu |
| 104. | Richard K. Koskei |
| 105. | Njoroge Kungu |
| 106. | Jeniffer Igwili Lugaye |
| 107. | Sarah Njoki Maima |
| 108. | Peter Maina |
| 109. | Lucy Njeri Maingi |
| 110. | Julia K. Majan |
| 111. | Lucy Mary Mambo |
| 112. | Dennis Anthony Mankin |
| 113. | Stephen Salano Makani |
| 114. | Boniface Nzeki Makau |
| 115. | John Wambua Malili |
| 116. | Roby Mauka |
| 117. | Edward Mbaru Mbogori |
| 118. | Mary Wamweru Mburu |
| 119. | Susan Mbuli Mdambuli |
| 120. | Michael Githimbo Miringu |
| 121. | Justus Kimathi Mitili |
| 122. | Zalwango E. Kawagga |
| 123. | Thomas Ombonyo S. Mongare |
| 124. | Joyce Mumbi Muasyakituku |
| 125. | Gerald Stephen Mwangi Mucanga |
| 126. | Laban Kanyi Muchanya |
| 127. | Jackson Munala |
| 128. | Dr. George Munene Mugambi |
| 129. | Lucy Wanjiru Maguma |
| 130. | Winnie Njoki Mugoh |
| 131. | William Musyoki Muia |
| 132. | Francis Gitay Muiruzi |
| 133. | Jennifer M. Mulili |
| 134. | Beatrice W. Mungara |
| 135. | Adrian Muriithi Munyeriah |
| 136. | Grace Wairim Muraya |
| 137. | Anne Mureithi |
| 138. | Alex Muriithi |
| 139. | Charles Kamweti Muriithi |
| 140. | Douglas Kairu Muriithi |
| 141. | Marion Wairumu Muriithi |
| 142. | Bernard Kisaingu Musyoka |
| 143. | Christina Murumet |
| 144. | John Kiberas Murumet |
| 145. | Boniface Muthee |
| 146. | Elijah M. Mutie |
| 147. | Francis Ngei Mutua |
| 148. | Victoria Mutuku |
| 149. | Fedlan Mdamu Mwaburi |
| 150. | Honoria Mlagho Mwadime |
| 151. | Jacinta Wambugha Mwagogo |
| 152. | Irene Mwamburi |
| 153. | David N. Mwangi |
| 154. | David Kuria Mwangi |
| 155. | David Thuo Mwangi |
| 156. | Duncan Githuna Mwangi |
| 157. | Josphat Kambi Mwangi |
| 158. | Lillian Nyambura Mwangi |
| 159. | Moffatkaguamba Mwaingi |
| 160. | Mohamed Kanja Wangi |
| 161. | Perminus M.Mwangi |
| 162. | Stephen Kimari Mwangi |
| 163. | Rosemary A. Mwango |
| 164. | Sheila Mwende |
| 165. | Ezekeil Kiunga Mwiricha |
| 166. | Elijah Myaboro |
| 167. | Muniu Gichunro Natera |
| 168. | Isaac Kabengi Ndambiri |
| 169. | Ann Wanjugu Ndegwa |
| 170. | Mary Muthoni Nderitu |
| 171. | Peter Miringu Nganpu |
| 172. | Francis G. Ngathia |
| 173. | Ernest Muchene Ng'ang'a |
| 174. | Thomas Ng'ewo |
| 175. | Anne Faith M. Ngeche |
| 176. | Paulo J. W. Ngiri |
| 177. | Joseph Njogu Ngugi |
| 178. | Charles Githaiga Nguku |
| 179. | Julius M. M. Nguku |
| 180. | Giaraph G. Ngumba |
| 181. | Joseph Njoroge Ngunjiri |
| 182. | Michael Ngusi |
| 183. | Winfre A. Njeri |
| 184. | Lois Wambui Njiriri |
| 185. | Goerge S.N. Njoroge |
| 186. | Judy Njoki |
| 187. | James Kariuki Njombou |
| 188. | Elizabth Wairimu Njuguna |
| 189. | Henry Thomas Njuguna |
| 190. | Juliet W. Njuguna |
| 191. | Sylvia Njeri Njuguna |
| 192. | Susan Muthoni Njuguma |
| 193. | Cosmas Kangori Nkonge |
| 194. | Filista Awino Ochieng |
| 195. | Frida Namenge Odaya |
| 196. | Victor Ambrose Oduma |
| 197. | Francis H. Oduour |
| 198. | Julie S. Ogoye |
| 199. | Jacob Opiyo Ogwang |
| 200. | Johnson Ouma Oilil |
| 201. | John Okango Okango |
| 202. | Beatrice Adhiampo Okech |
| 203. | Ratemo Okomo |
| 204. | Theresa Nafula Ombasa |
| 205. | Beatrice Atieno Omiti |
| 206. | Alex Okoth Ondewe |
| 207. | Helen Achieng Ongola |
| 208. | Lawrence Okuto Osemo |
| 209. | Dr. Delano Akwiri Odingo Othienpo |
| 210. | Benjamin O. Oyugi |
| 211. | Simeon Otieno Oyugi |
| 212. | Ben Olouch Pepe |
| 213. | Catherine Nzisa Peter |
| 214. | Claris Juma Oyola |
| 215. | Catherine Kinya Rimberia |
| 216. | Ambrose K. Ruto |
| 217. | Moses Kariuki Ruita |
| 218. | Stephen Karanja Stanley |
| 219. | Harakhchand P. Sumaria |
| 220. | Gabriel Ngure Thamaine |
| 221. | Silas Wachira |
| 222. | John Ndirangu Wahome |
| 223. | Irene Njoki Wainaina |
| 224. | David Waithangi |
| 225. | Lucy Wairumu |
| 226. | George Njogu Wakibi |
| 227. | John Kimathi Wambar |
| 228. | Marion Wambu |
| 229. | Lucia Kaswii Wambua |
| 230. | John Ibrahim Wamenjuu |
| 231. | Ruth Wangombe |
| 232. | Anastacia Grace Wanjiku |
| 233. | Beatrice Wanjiru |
| 234. | Rose Wanjiru |
| 235. | Elizabeth Muthoni Wanjoike |
| 236. | Joseph Wanyeki |
| 237. | Ehpraim W. Wanyoike |
| 238. | Peter Mburu Waruhiu |
| 239. | Gastone Kiziihi Yongo |
| 240. | Lwitiko Henry Yoram |
| 241. | Agatha Ann Njoki |
| 242. | Agnes Muthoni Kambo |
| 243. | Alfred E. Omole |
| 244. | Alfred Kavogoyi |
| 245. | Alice N. Macharia |
| 246. | Alice W. Makau |
| 247. | Alice Wanjiku Mbugua |
| 248. | Ambrose Mbanga Maina |
| 249. | Ambrose Okello Ogutu |
| 250. | Andrew Papai |
| 251. | Anne N. Karinga |
| 252. | Anne Wambui Kinyanjui |
| 253. | Augustine Masiga Musicha |
| 254. | Azaria Awino Ogonda |
| 255. | Beatrice Wamaitha |
| 256. | Benjamin M. Wanyonyi |
| 257. | Betty Ngososei |
| 258. | Boaz Shivachi Shadiva |
| 259. | Boniface K. Ndima |
| 260. | Caroline A. Ombewa |
| 261. | Charity Wangari Gaitho |
| 262. | Charles Ogwori |
| 263. | Charles Waro |
| 264. | Christine Nduku Koli |
| 265. | Christine Tunaini Masha |
| 266. | Cyrus Wachira Wahome |
| 267. | Dan Asiema Mole |
| 268. | Daupin O. Kisaka |
| 269. | David K. Muturi |
| 270. | Dr. Phanuel B. O. Odhiambo |
| 271. | Duncan N. Nelson |
| 272. | Elijah M. Kivuli |
| 273. | Elisaphan N. Wamenju |
| 274. | Elphas A. Wangoka |
| 275. | Ephantus N. Mburu |
| 276. | Eunice Chepkemoi |
| 277. | Francis M. Mugo |
| 278. | Francis Mburu Ndungu |
| 279. | Frida K. Odera |
| 280. | Frida Karimi Muthuri |
| 281. | Gabriel A. Ndugu |
| 282. | Gathigi Njoroge |
| 283. | Geoff Orao-Obura |
| 284. | George Mike Miniu |
| 285. | George Ngesa |
| 286. | George Owino Omollo |
| 287. | Grace Ndinda Luti |
| 288. | Tom Irondi Matundura |
| 289. | Haron G. Muriuki |
| 290. | Harrison M. Eyinda |
| 291. | Helen P. Ooko |
| 292. | Hudson Agade |
| 293. | Ireri N. Ireri |
| 294. | Jacinta Nabwire Buluma |
| 295. | Jacinta W. Ngure |
| 296. | Jackson K. Kimundu |
| 297. | Jackson Mwai Kariuki |
| 298. | Jacob Odhiambo |
| 299. | James Wasiyo Musamali |
| 300. | Jane A. Okwama |
| 301. | Jane Kamugeka Kamau |
| 302. | Jane Wambui Mookoosio |
| 303. | Janes O. Oluoch |
| 304. | Jennifer Njeri Mwangi |
| 305. | Joan Nekesha Baraza |
| 306. | Joe Kiroga |
| 307. | John U. Nzioki |
| 308. | Johnson Maina Mwangi |
| 309. | Joseph K. Kabii |
| 310. | Joseph Karuri |
| 311. | Joseph Obuya Okoth |
| 312. | Joseph Swaan Oyungu |
| 313. | Joseph Waruiru Kariuki |
| 314. | Josephine Atieno |
| 315. | Joshua Lucas Omolo |
| 316. | Joshua Oluoch Obulo |
| 317. | Josphat Gikonyo Ruiru |
| 318. | Josphat Githua |
| 319. | Josephine Kathona |
| 320. | Judith Shimuli Mbeta |
| 321. | Julius M. Kabaiku |
| 322. | Julius Muema Kisilu |
| 323. | Julius Thuku Mwangi |
| 324. | Kennedy Njeru Kiringa |
| 325. | Kennedy S. Musa |
| 326. | Lazarus Kipkemboi |
| 327. | Leonard C. Njunguna |
| 328. | Lillian Jepkoech Kibet |
| 329. | Livingstone Mugo Kinothe |
| 330. | Loise N. Njiriri |
| 331. | Loise W. Kimani |
| 332. | Margaret N. Mwangi |
| 333. | Mary Loko Muthike |
| 334. | Mary W. Waiyaki |
| 335. | Mary Wamuyu Kabiriri |
| 336. | Mary Wanjiku Kinuthia |
| 337. | Meresa Atieno |
| 338. | Meshack Lumbembe |
| 339. | Michael K. Kaharu |
| 340. | Mike O. Guoro |
| 341. | Milka Wangui Kariuki |
| 342. | Monicah A. Lanho |
| 343. | Moses K. Njugi |
| 344. | Muange Musembi |
| 345. | Mustaq E. Kapacezee |
| 346. | Nancy Materu |
| 347. | Nicholas Musau Matat |
| 348. | Nicodemus Nyaboga |
| 349. | Obadiah M. Ndegwa |
| 350. | Oloo Ben. Omolo |
| 351. | Pamela Achieng Odhek |
| 352. | Paul Kaluku Lima |
| 353. | Penima M. Ogutu |
| 354. | Peter Gachago Kahuthu |
| 355. | Peter K. Kamau |
| 356. | Peter Maina Ngure |
| 357. | Peter N. Mwanzia |
| 358. | Philip Njoroge Mwaura |
| 359. | Phoebe Atieno Nyadera |
| 360. | Rashad Harun Ally |
| 361. | Richard Maina |
| 362. | Robert O. Achieng |
| 363. | Robin N. Njeri |
| 364. | Rose Njoki Gitau |
| 365. | Rosalyne Atieno |
| 366. | Rosemary Mwavizo |
| 367. | Rufus K. Chiera |
| 368. | Salim N. Sewe |
| 369. | Salim Yacob |
| 370. | Samuel G. Munene |
| 371. | Samuel Murage Muriuki |
| 372. | Samuel Shikuku Kabala |
| 373. | Simon M. Mwami |
| 374. | Stanley Ngigi Gitau |
The Court cannot, as plaintiffs now concede (see Notice of Filing [#125] at 2), make any award of damages to the following individuals, who filed claims for wrongful death:
| Plaintiffs | |
| 1. | Odillia Mutaka Mwani |
| 2. | Hassan Hukay Guracha |
| 3. | Mustafa Aban Hashi |
| 4. | Catherine Mukethi Ibere |
| 5. | Doreen Alouch Jow |
| 6. | Agnes Milcah Mueni Migwi |
| 7. | Rosalyn Wanjiku Mwangi |
| 8. | Abel Mutegi |
| 9. | Simon Mwangi Njima |
| 10. | Frederick Ezra Ocheng |
| 11. | David Otieno |
| 12. | Agatha Ann Njoki |
| 13. | Alice M. Kamau |
| 14. | Elizabeth Wanjku Nganga |
| 15. | Felistas Njeri Thuo |
| 16. | Jennifer Atieno Onyango |
| 17. | Sharon Wanechi |
Similarly, the Court cannot make any award of damages to the following entities, since only natural persons can experience pain and suffering as a result of a common law battery or assault:
| Plaintiffs | |
| 1. | Gatome & Associates |
| 2. | Eros Chemist Ltd. |
| 3. | Dipak L. Shah and Sunil Shah t/a Cloud Nine |
| 4. | Musa Kivuvani (T/A Watamu Industries Kenya) |
| 5. | Miriam Nekja Mobombe t/a Kenrick Saloon & Fashion Designs |
| 6. | Manjo Printers & Stationers |
| 7. | Uganda Railways |
| 8. | Vasanjo Gokaldas & Sons |
| 9. | Wakima Enterprises |
| 10. | Stimal Office Supplies |
| 11. | Wawa Bureau Services |
| 12. | Livingstone G. Muigai (T/A Thimbigua Provision Store) |
| 13. | Monks Medicare Africa Ltd. |
| 14. | Jane W. Mugure (T/A Lypatoons Investments) |
| 15. | Muyoti & Associates Ltd. |
| 16. | James G. Mwangi (T/A New Kiiri-Ini Night Club) |
| 17. | Propensity Properties |
| 18. | Romeo Security Services |
| 19. | Madrine Wangiri Rugano (T/A Coffee Systems Consult) |
| 20. | Afya Chemical & Pharmaceuticals |
| 21. | Agdeco Savings And Credit |
| 22. | Amee Exim Ltd |
| 23. | Brazen Computer Agencies |
| 24. | East Graphic Agencies |
| 25. | Egerton University |
| 26. | Dona Snacks |
| 27. | Bekago Auctioneers |
| 28. | Eva's Cafe |
| 29. | Gilfreight Cargo |
| 30. | Kenda Fish & Chips |
| 31. | Kagen Consult |
| 32. | Lagoma Laboratory |
| 33. | Margitons Ltd. |
| 34. | Moi University |
| 35. | Molian Agencies |
| 36. | Music World |
| 37. | Nafos Merchants Ltd |
| 38. | Oburao & Co. |
| 39. | Princes Hotel |
| 40. | Rispat Office Supplies |
| 41. | Grasy Photo Designers |
| 42. | Muita & Company Ltd. |
| 43. | Caleb Bondi Atieno |
| 44. | James Njoroge Chege |
| 45. | Owino Kojwandoo |
Finally, the Court cannot make any award of damages to Wycliff Okoth since he, as a minor, lacks the capacity to sue. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(c) ("An infant or incompetent person who does not have a duly appointed representative may sue by a next friend or by a guardian ad litem.").
For the foregoing reasons, final judgment against Al Qaeda will be entered for the above 374 plaintiffs by way of a separate Judgment Order in the amount of $161,309,500 per person.
/s/_________
JOHN M. FACCIOLA
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
See First Amended Complaint [#13] at 119.