17 Apr 1998
CHAN OI MING v. CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE and Another
- Citation
- CHAN OI MING v. CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE and Another
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI339/1995
On the balance of probabilities the 2nd Defendant did not open the van door and is dismissed from the claim; the 1st Defendant is vicariously liable for the employee who opened the door; Plaintiff was 20% contributorily negligent for leaving her arm protruding; the accident aggravated a pre‑existing psychiatric condition by 5‑10% and damages are calculated accordingly, resulting in a net award of $48,552.71 plus specified interest.