Tin Kai-man sues driver for HK$7.79 million
On.cc · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago3 MIN
Summary
Veteran film industry figure Tin Kai-man, also known as “Tin Kai” or “Tin Chicken” (田啟文), has filed a High Court claim seeking about HK$7.79 million over injuries and losses he says arose from a traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping in 2023. The suit names a private-car driver and alleges negligent driving on Hiu Kwong Street in Kwun Tong District.
Key Points
- The plaintiff is Tin Kai-man (田啟文), while the defendant named in the writ is Yim Suk-yee (嚴淑儀). The case number is HCPI 192/2026
- According to the filing, the accident happened at about 5pm on 6 October 2023 on Hiu Kwong Street, Sau Mau Ping, near a lamppost.
- Tin alleges the defendant drove a private car negligently, causing him injury and financial loss, and is claiming HK$7,796,112 in damages
- The amount sought includes interest and legal costs, with am730 reporting the claim as roughly HK$7.79 million.
- on.cc said the writ was filed on 29 September 2026, and the case has been scheduled for a hearing on 19 March 2027.
Why It Matters
The filing moves the 2023 crash into formal civil litigation, where the court process will test the negligence allegation and the scale of damages claimed. For Hong Kong readers, the next key development is the March 2027 hearing date, when the case is due to come before the court.