11 Sept 2015
WONG TSZ HO v. CHENG HOI MIN t/a KWONG YIP ELECTRIC METAL CO AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- WONG TSZ HO v. CHENG HOI MIN t/a KWONG YIP ELECTRIC METAL CO AND ANOTHER
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI52/2014
On the evidence and comparison with authorities the court awarded PSLA of HK$280,000 as fair compensation for permanent but non‑disabling keloid/hypertrophic scarring from a chemical burn; refused any award for loss of congenial employment for lack of evidence of lost or unattainable employment; awarded HK$50,000 for future scar revision treatment on Dr Kong's recommendation; awarded past medical and miscellaneous expenses of HK$13,471; ordered interest on general damages and costs nisi taxed on District Court scale.