20 Aug 2021
MOK PUI CHE the Administratrix of the estate of IP KING TONG, deceased v. KWOK HING ENGINEERING CO (a firm) AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2021] HKDC 1026
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCPI3725/2019
The court found on the balance of probabilities the Deceased fell while performing preparatory work from an unfenced roof through a void; D1 and D2 breached Reg 38AA and Reg 38B by failing to provide independent lifelines, proper anchorages or safety nets and are 90% liable; D1 was not the Deceased's employer (the Duo were independent contractors) and defendants failed to prove any contractual delegation of statutory duties to the Duo; the Deceased breached Reg 38AA to a limited extent by failing to follow up and is 10% contributorily liable; damages of HK$2,044,513 entered for the plaintiff…