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Topic

Statutory breach (construction sites (safety) regulations)

Legal area

Court

2 Apr 1997

SIU SAU YUNG v. TAK WING CONTRACTORS LTD. and CHINA EXPAND CONSTRUCTION LTD. and Others

Citation

SIU SAU YUNG v. TAK WING CONTRACTORS LTD. and CHINA EXPAND CONSTRUCTION LTD. and Others
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCPI1139/1996

Defendants breached statutory safety regulations and the common duty of care by leaving lift openings inadequately guarded, providing inadequate lighting and leaving hazards on passageways; that breach caused the deceased to fall while performing his duties; there was no contributory negligence by the deceased; defendants are wholly liable for the death and plaintiff is entitled to quantified damages specified in the judgment.
6 Aug 1992

LAM YAU v. SHUN SHUNG CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING CO LTD AND ANOTHER

Citation

LAM YAU v. SHUN SHUNG CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING CO LTD AND ANOTHER
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCA1560/1990

Deputy Judge held the 1st defendant breached regulation 38P and was negligent; the 2nd defendant was not an occupier but was independently negligent for failing to take protective steps despite knowledge and reminders; apportionment of liability was 80% to 1st defendant and 20% to 2nd defendant; deceased held 5% contributorily negligent; damages and deductions assessed as set out.