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Hong Kong Case Law

Burns from cosmetic treatment
  • 4 Jan 2008

    SHABBINA KHOKHAR v. EUROPE BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL LTD

    Citation
    SHABBINA KHOKHAR v. EUROPE BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Court
    District Court
    Case number
    DCPI579/2007

    The judge accepted the plaintiff's evidence and medical reports that the IPL treatment caused burns with permanent pigmentary changes and limited cosmetic disability; comparing authorities and the nature, location and impact of the injuries the judge assessed PSLA at $120,000, allowed the refund of $10,000 and special damages as claimed where supported, awarded interest as specified and ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff's costs of the assessment.