Civil Law and Civil Litigation

The former site of Shanghai Lao Tian Lu, a famous braised food shop in Ximending, Taipei, was ordered to pay NT$2.01 million in damages for occupying land belonging to the private Taipei Renji Hospital. The lawsuit sought to have the building demolished and the land returned. Shanghai Lao Tian Lu lost the first instance trial and subsequently moved out, returning the land. However, the two parties still disputed compensation for the land rent. After an appeal, the High Court ruled on the 3rd that Shanghai Lao Tian Lu must pay over NT$2.01 million in damages. The case is appealable. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this case involves unauthorized compensation after the termination of a land lease agreement…

Urban Legend: Killing a Victim in a Truck Accident is Better Than Crippled; Legal Experts Reveal Horrifying Consequences. Frequent Truck Accidents! A Fair Compensation of 3 Million NTD Becomes an Urban Legend | Sanlih News Reporters Yu Tao and He Mengzhe. News Link: In many past truck accidents, the victims were almost always killed by being run over twice by the wheels. There are even rumors that sometimes drivers intentionally do this because they believe "killing is better than crippling," as the compensation will be significantly reduced. Industry insiders have confirmed that drivers in the past did indeed have a similar mentality, but with the widespread use of surveillance cameras, this egregious behavior has gradually disappeared. Lawyers also point out that intentional…

A day trip abroad turned into a nightmare: a passenger was forced to stay on a boat in the dark, nearly dying at sea as if attempting to smuggle himself in. The trip, advertised as featuring beautiful beaches and luxurious speedboat transfers, turned into a nightmare. Passengers were forced to stay on the island for two hours, were extorted, and were even transferred from a large boat to a smaller one, sailing in the dark sea like they were being smuggled! The passenger exclaimed that he almost thought he was going to die at sea. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the originally planned large boat was cancelled, and a small speedboat with inadequate safety equipment was used instead…

Kuo Kuo and Prince's extramarital affair leads to a NT$1 million judgment against Fan Jiang Yanfeng! | SET News Reporter Wang Yiqi News Link: Entertainer Kuo Kuo and Prince were sued by her husband, Fan Jiang Yanfeng, for NT$1 million in damages after Kuo Kuo and Prince's extramarital affair. The Shilin District Court ruled today that both Kuo Kuo and Prince lost the case and must pay Fan Jiang Yanfeng NT$1 million. Prince responded that he respects the judgment and will humbly reflect on his actions. The judgment is being made public after his name has been obscured. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that when considering damages for infringement of spousal rights, the court will consider the education, professional background, social status, and financial resources of all parties involved. In this case, the evidence was clear, and all parties were…

A fire broke out in an outdoor parking lot in Tucheng early this morning, destroying six cars and a warehouse. The estimated damage is in the millions of dollars. According to a report by Wu Wenyi, a reporter from FTV News, a parking lot in Tucheng, New Taipei City, caught fire early this morning, destroying six cars and a warehouse. Two of the cars were high-priced Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The total damage is estimated to be in the millions of dollars. However, the parking management department found that the parking lot was not registered and will be fined NT$3,000. But who should the car owners seek compensation from? A lawyer pointed out that although the parking lot is not responsible for safekeeping, it must provide a safe place. To seek compensation, they must first wait for an assessment report. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated…

Ko Wen-je visits hospital at night to check medical records Shin Kong Hospital: Suggests attending physicians explain during the day | Mirror News reporter Tong Ya-yun News link: A nurse posted a complaint on social media, filming the medical station at 10 pm, where a doctor on duty opened the electronic medical record to explain the patient's condition, and even noted in the medical record that the family member was an employee of the "former mayor", and then invited the former mayor into the nursing station to "electrify" him. Although the post did not name names, it is speculated that it refers to Ko Wen-je. In response, Ko Wen-je responded today (24) that his party member mother felt unwell after surgery and asked him to help check on her, emphasizing that he absolutely did not put pressure on her. But it was not a medical staff member of the hospital who...

Taxi driver stabs victim with screwdriver, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Victim alleges taxi company maliciously divested assets. | FTV News reporter Wang Yujun. News Link: In 2021, in Xindian District, New Taipei City, a taxi driver stabbed a victim 11 times with a screwdriver, causing the victim to be paralyzed from the waist down and permanently disabled. The driver and the taxi company requested joint compensation. Although the court awarded more than NT$5.28 million in damages, the taxi company has been delaying payment and is suspected of maliciously divesting assets. Now, the company's trademark has been auctioned off for NT$130,000, which is far from enough to cover the compensation. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the court ruled that the debtor should pay more than NT$5 million in damages. If the debtor…

Balcony Shrinks by 2/3, Price Difference Exceeds NT$200,000! Man Alleges Developer Refuses to Compensate for "Miscalculated Balcony Area" | ETtoday News Reporter Lin Herong News Link: A resident in New Taipei City bought a pre-sale apartment two years ago and only recently discovered, while planning renovations, that the sales agent had miscalculated the "balcony" area, counting it as 1.53 "ping" instead of 1.53 "square meters," effectively leaving only 0.46 ping, a difference of nearly NT$300,000. However, when he contacted the developer, the developer's attitude was very passive, seemingly taking advantage of the fact that the balcony "is not included in the property deed area" and the contract did not explicitly state the area, completely refusing to compensate. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that regarding this dispute over the purchase of a pre-sale apartment, even…

A convenience store clerk was caught on camera throwing packages like balls. The store owner stated that the employee had left the company two years ago. A video circulating online shows a convenience store clerk sorting packages, too lazy to pick them up, scanning the barcodes and then simply tossing them behind the store. If the package wasn't positioned correctly, the clerk would pick it up, run a short distance, and throw it again. The package was tossed around like a ball, flying over the shelves. The person filming the incident not only didn't stop the clerk but also made sarcastic remarks. The video has sparked heated discussion online. However, the convenience store company responded that this was the "personal behavior" of an employee who left the company two years ago and that they will strengthen training for such employees. Lawyer Liu Yiling from Fidelity Law Firm stated that the clerk intentionally…