11 Jul 2012
YAM YUEN LAI v. BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE PRINCE PHILIP DENTAL HOSPITAL AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- YAM YUEN LAI v. BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE PRINCE PHILIP DENTAL HOSPITAL AND ANOTHER
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI218/2010
The Master’s decision was upheld: the court exercised its discretion under s30 LO to disapply the limitation period for both causes of action because the plaintiff presented a strong, system-based negligence claim against PPDH, UHK was arguably vicariously liable for the treating dentist, and neither defendant suffered sufficient forensic prejudice such that a fair trial would be impossible.