Hong Kong rider seeks trial over Deliveroo employment status
By The BriefBrief
Lok Sze-chu, a former Deliveroo rider who suffered severe brain injuries in a traffic accident, is seeking compensation in a Hong Kong District Court lawsuit. He argues that whether he was an employee when the accident happened requires a full trial. Deliveroo’s Hong Kong liquidator has applied to strike out the lawsuit, saying his employment claim rests on a “bare assertion.”
WHO:Lok Sze-chu and Deliveroo’s Hong Kong liquidator
WHAT:Lok Sze-chu is seeking a full trial to determine his employment status at the time of a traffic accident, while Deliveroo’s Hong Kong liquidator has applied to strike out his lawsuit.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:The employment-status question determines whether Lok Sze-chu was entitled to compensation as a worker when the accident occurred.
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