5 Jun 2007
CHONG PUI KIN v. LEUNG KA FAI TONY
- Citation
- CHONG PUI KIN v. LEUNG KA FAI TONY
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI991/2005
The judge found defendant committed an assault but it was limited (probably about three blows, one to the back) causing superficial injuries and a minor back sprain; the plaintiff grossly exaggerated the nature and extent of the assault and his ongoing complaints, and the objective medical evidence and joint expert report establish fitness to resume bus driving by 3 December 2002; subsequent workplace incidents aggravated a pre-existing degenerative condition, so defendant is liable only for minor injuries and limited pre-trial loss; therefore damages are limited to HK$25,000 general damages…