30 Nov 2005
SIN KIN MAN v. HSIN CHEONG CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
- Citation
- SIN KIN MAN v. HSIN CHEONG CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI740/2004
The defendant, as main contractor and occupier of the site, breached its duty by failing to ensure the wooden working platform was safely constructed, secured and inspected; the plaintiff was not contributorily negligent; plaintiff's medical evidence was preferred over the defendant's and the defendant is liable for damages totalling HKD 1,491,528.30 (subject to credit for employees' compensation).