14 Jul 2021
KU MUI YING for herself and on behalf of the members of the family of YUEN CHU WING, deceased v. W. HING CONSTRUCTION CO LTD AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2021] HKDC 830
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCEC2360/2020
Considering the applicant's limited education and background, the protracted and complex investigation, communications from the insurer/adjuster and Labour Department that conveyed the importance of a Coroner's decision and suggested ongoing handling, the abrupt adverse change in position communicated close to the 24‑month deadline, the short period of delay (about one to one and a half months), the applicant's prompt application for legal aid and lack of specific prejudice to respondents, the court concluded there was a reasonable excuse under s14(4) ECO and granted leave to file the employe…