Read the full judgment text of HCPI 000879/2005 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment.
1. This case comes about as a result of a road traffic accident which occurred on 20 May 2004. The Plaintiff, Mr Leung, was driving a 24-ton refuse collection lorry HM247 on Fo Tan Road, Shatin at its junction with Shan Mei Street when its brakes failed causing it to collide with two stationary vehicles in front of it that were waiting at the traffic light. As a result of the collision, the Plaintiff sustained head injuries for which he claims damages.