25 May 2009
LAM WAH v. A.S. WATSON & CO LTD
- Citation
- LAM WAH v. A.S. WATSON & CO LTD
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI676/2007
Plaintiff was found credible on balance; majority medical evidence preferred over Defendant's expert; injuries comprised soft tissue back injury and sprained right ankle with persistent pain; Plaintiff cannot resume pre-injury cook duties; he took reasonable steps to mitigate; damages were assessed and quantified accordingly (PSLA HK$300,000; past earnings HK$554,724; future earnings HK$1,029,720; MPF HK$79,222; loss of earning capacity HK$30,000; expenses HK$26,455) subject to deduction for ECC and agreed contributory negligence.