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Hong Kong Case Law

Chemical burn
  • 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.