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news Scmp World 2026-06-15

Paralyzed Mirror dancer awarded millions in damages following stage accident

A Hong Kong court has awarded HK$6.29 million to a dancer left paralyzed after being struck by a falling screen during a 2022 concert.


A Hong Kong court has awarded HK$6.29 million (US$802,698) in damages to a dancer left paralysed after being struck by a falling giant screen during a concert by Cantopop boy band Mirror four years ago. In a written judgment on Monday, the District Court ruled that Mo Li Kai-yin was entitled to substantial damages from his employer, Studiodanz, under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance after suffering from “catastrophic” injuries in the accident at Hong Kong Coliseum on July 28, 2022. Judge...

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