CHAN MEI LING 對 SIMPLE LIFE BEAUTY (HK) LTD formerly known as HAIR CONCEPT GROUP LTD

CHAN MEI LING 對 SIMPLE LIFE BEAUTY (HK) LTD formerly known as HAIR CONCEPT GROUP LTD

In the absence of any contrary evidence from the respondent, the court accepted the Form 7 assessment under s16H and, applying the statutory scheme (including earnings cap and Schedule 3 limits), independently calculated compensation under ss9,10 and 10A, deducted prior payments, and awarded interest and costs...

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Citation
[2024] HKDC 1597
Parties
Applicant: CHAN MEI LING; Respondent: SIMPLE LIFE BEAUTY (HK) LIMITED (formerly HAIR CONCEPT GROUP LIMITED)
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
4 October 2024
Case Number
DCEC906/2022
Procedural Posture
Employees' Compensation / Assessment Hearing (quantum)
Outcome
Judgment for applicant; respondent's appeal against Form 7 dismissed.
Legal Topics
Employees' Compensation Ordinance, Compensation Assessment, Medical Expenses, Interest on Judgment, Costs
Source Language
ch
Employment Law Personal Injury Workers' Compensation Civil Procedure Employees' Compensation Ordinance Compensation Assessment Medical Expenses Interest on Judgment +1 more

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Parties

CHAN MEI LING

Applicant

SIMPLE LIFE BEAUTY (HK) LIMITED (formerly HAIR CONCEPT GROUP LIMITED)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employees' Compensation / Assessment Hearing (quantum)

  1. 1 Whether the Form 7 assessment should be upheld in the absence of contrary evidence
  2. 2 Proper monthly earnings to be used for statutory caps
  3. 3 Calculation of permanent loss of earning capacity under s9

Ratio Decidendi

In the absence of any contrary evidence from the respondent, the court accepted the Form 7 assessment under s16H and, applying the statutory scheme (including earnings cap and Schedule 3 limits), independently calculated compensation under ss9,10 and 10A, deducted prior payments, and awarded interest and costs accordingly.

Court Disposition

Judgment for applicant; respondent's appeal against Form 7 dismissed.

Orders

  • Respondent's appeal against the Form 7 assessment is dismissed
  • Respondent to pay applicant compensation in the sum of HKD 340471.30