27 Jun 2019
HO KWOK KEI v. A.S. WATSON & CO LTD AND OTHERS
- Citation
- [2019] HKCFI 1618
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI325/2016
Court found on balance that the accident occurred and the 3rd defendant (through its employee Mr Chik) was negligent and vicariously liable; the 1st defendant breached its duty by failing to give clear instructions to ensure pallet jack prongs were lowered so the pallet rested on the tailgate prior to lowering, but vicarious liability of the 1st defendant for the contractor's employee was not resolved as a necessary legal change and was unnecessary to decide. Plaintiff was 25% contributorily negligent (failure to wear provided safety shoes and failure to lower jack prongs). Liability apportio…