Pansy Ho wins injunction over harassment claims
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
Pansy Ho Chiu-king (何超瓊), eldest daughter of the late casino tycoon Stanley Ho’s second wife, has secured an injunction from Hong Kong’s High Court against Chan Pang-yu (陳芃余), whom she accused of sustained harassment and intimidation since March 2025. Deputy High Court Judge Chow Chiu-man said the plaintiff had properly set out repeated acts of harassment that caused mental suffering, anxiety or economic loss, and granted the order to prevent further conduct. The court also accepted allegations that the defendant used threats of legal action and false statements to pressure Ho for HK$20 million. No damages were awarded because Ho’s side abandoned its compensation claim, though the judge ordered the defendant to pay costs
Key Points
- Ho sought orders barring Chan from directly or indirectly harassing her, trespassing on her properties, or contacting her by phone, email or other means
- The injunction also bars Chan from entering or remaining within 30 metres of the offices of MGM China Holdings and Shun Tak Holdings.
- Court filings said Chan repeatedly emailed MGM management from March 2025, claiming Ho had promised her a finance chief position in 2024
- Ho’s side also alleged Chan sent a lawyer’s letter claiming business consultancy services and demanding a HK$20 million fee from Ho
- The judge granted default judgment after Chan failed to file a defence or evidence as directed by the court, despite appearing earlier to challenge Ho’s affirmation signature.
Why It Matters
The ruling shows how Hong Kong’s civil courts can be used to curb alleged harassment, intimidation and defamatory publication when a plaintiff seeks urgent protective orders. It also underlines that even where financial loss is alleged, a claimant may prioritise stopping further contact and publication over pursuing damages