21 Jan 2000
LAU KAM TAI v. UNITED SOUNDFAIR ENGINEERING CO. LTD. AND OTHERS
- Citation
- LAU KAM TAI v. UNITED SOUNDFAIR ENGINEERING CO. LTD. AND OTHERS
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACV181/1999
On the factual findings accepted by the trial judge (existence of a mound and a makeshift plank ramp, use witnessed by supervising director), defendants were negligent for failing to provide a safe system of work; plaintiff's conduct attracted 1/3 contributory negligence; the damages award for pain and suffering (HK$250,000) was within range and should stand; pre-trial loss figure used by trial judge was understated and should be adjusted to HK$530,400 for the period in issue; defendants' appeal regarding deduction/credit of the employee's compensation (including interest) succeeds and partie…