https://www.scmp.com/rss/524819/feed Latest news and updates on the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district that killed 161 people, including a firefighter. Scores of people were also hurt. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Cliff Buddle Cliff Buddle The prospect of “class actions” conjures up romantic images of campaigning lawyers winning billions of dollars in court from unscrupulous corporations, benefiting thousands of aggrieved citizens. These stirring David v Goliath battles have featured in Hollywood films and TV legal dramas. They have long had a prominent place in the US legal system and been widely adopted in various forms around the world. But not in Hong Kong. Now, in the aftermath of the Wang Fuk Court fire, in which flames... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3341965/tai-po-fire-victims-are-not-being-served-well-inaction-class-actions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3341965/tai-po-fire-victims-are-not-being-served-well-inaction-class-actions?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:08:21 +0000