A potential wave of claims could arise from last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s judiciary has warned, urging parties to settle their disputes through mediation or other forms of alternative resolution, with litigation as a last resort.
The judiciary issued two special practice notes on Thursday, one covering all civil claims arising from the Wang Fuk Court fire and the other for employees’ compensation claims. They aim to ensure a “fair and proportionate distribution of judicial…
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