3 Nov 2023
SHRESTHA DENIKA v. PIZZAEXPRESS (HONG KONG) LTD
- Citation
- [2023] HKDC 1542
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCPI1661/2021
The court found the plaintiff entitled to common law damages but assessed quantum modestly given good recovery and return to pre-accident work: PSLA HK$200,000; pre-trial loss of earnings and MPF HK$230,355.50 for sick leave to 15 October 2020 (14.25 months); special damages HK$10,000; total HK$440,355.50 less employees' compensation HK$400,000 resulting in net award HK$40,355.50; no award for future loss of earnings or loss of earning capacity; interest at conventional 2% per annum on general damages from date of writ; costs ordered nisi in favour of plaintiff from 14 January 2022.