KANG CHI KEUNG v. LAI YAU KAI, JUDY AND OTHERS

KANG CHI KEUNG v. LAI YAU KAI, JUDY AND OTHERS

Judge found on balance of probabilities that the accident occurred as described, that the 1st and 2nd defendants breached their duty as occupiers by allowing a curled rug hazard, that the 3rd defendant breached its duty by failing to provide adequate instructions/training (but not in manpower provision), that...

Source-derived case information.

Citation
KANG CHI KEUNG v. LAI YAU KAI, JUDY AND OTHERS
Parties
Plaintiff: Kang Chi Keung; 1st Defendant (occupier): Lai Yau Kai, Judy; 2nd Defendant (occupier): Tse Ka Ming, Clement; 3rd Defendant (employer): OSIM (HK) Co Limited
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
13 October 2015
Case Number
DCPI2310/2013
Procedural Posture
Personal Injuries Action (district Court) / Judgment/decision (final Decision Dated 13 October 2015)
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiff; damages awarded but largely extinguished by employees' compensation offset; liability apportioned equally between occupiers (1st and 2nd defendants) and employer (3rd defendant); contributory negligence 20% applied; 3rd defendant entitled to 50% contribution from 1st and 2nd defendants for...
Legal Topics
Causation, Breach of Duty, Contributory Negligence, Quantum of Damages, Apportionment, Training and Safe System of Work, Statutory Contribution
Source Language
en
Personal Injury Occupiers Liability Employers' Liability Negligence Workers' Compensation Civil Contribution Causation Breach of Duty +5 more

Source-derived case record

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Downloadable case file Legal principles 4 Authorities cited 14 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 10
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Kang Chi Keung

Plaintiff

Lai Yau Kai, Judy

1st Defendant (occupier)

Tse Ka Ming, Clement

2nd Defendant (occupier)

OSIM (HK) Co Limited

3rd Defendant (employer)

Procedural Posture

Personal Injuries Action (district Court) / Judgment/decision (final Decision Dated 13 October 2015)

  1. 1 Did the accident occur as alleged?
  2. 2 Were the plaintiff's injuries caused by the accident?
  3. 3 Were the occupiers (1st and 2nd defendants) negligent?

Ratio Decidendi

Judge found on balance of probabilities that the accident occurred as described, that the 1st and 2nd defendants breached their duty as occupiers by allowing a curled rug hazard, that the 3rd defendant breached its duty by failing to provide adequate instructions/training (but not in manpower provision), that plaintiff was contributorily negligent to the extent of 20%, that pre-existing degenerative condition warranted 50% deduction for pre-trial loss, awarded damages assessed (PSLA $100,000; pre-trial loss $71,064.20; special damages $17,692.10), set-off for employees' compensation $148,095.25, and ordered equal apportionment of liability between occupiers (1st & 2nd) and employer (3rd)...

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff; damages awarded but largely extinguished by employees' compensation offset; liability apportioned equally between occupiers (1st and 2nd defendants) and employer (3rd defendant); contributory negligence 20% applied; 3rd defendant entitled to 50% contribution from 1st and 2nd defendants for...

Orders

  • Awarded damages before adjustments: PSLA $100,000.00; Pre-trial loss of earnings and MPF $71,064.20; Special damages $17,692.10
  • Applied 20% deduction for contributory negligence resulting in subtotal balance $151,005.04 after reduction