The District Court on June 15 ruled that Mo was entitled to compensation from his employer, Studiodanz, after suffering what the court described as “catastrophic” injuries in the July 28, 2022 accident at Hong Kong Coliseum, local outlet The Standard reported.

The 31-year-old dancer was awarded the maximum compensation available under several categories, including permanent total incapacity, caregiving costs, periodic payments and medical expenses.

The court said Mo, formerly a dancer and instructor, now requires three caregivers to provide round-the-clock assistance with personal care and daily activities.

“[The applicant] has suffered catastrophic disabilities and permanent total incapacity, and will require lifetime constant care and attention. He is incapable of ever leading or appreciating an independent adult life,” it said.

Studiodanz, which did not participate in the trial, was also ordered to pay interest and cover Mo’s legal costs. The company had previously been fined HK$132,000 for violating occupational safety regulations.

Mo was paralyzed from the neck down after a four-by-four-meter LED panel fell from the ceiling during the fourth show of Mirror’s planned 12-concert run. He was diagnosed with a cervical spine dislocation and underwent emergency surgery and intensive treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

He was later transferred to private medical institutions in Hong Kong and overseas, where he continues to undergo surgery and rehabilitation. Mo’s father, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, resigned from his pastoral duties and returned from Canada to become his son’s full-time caregiver until his death on April 25.

Mo reportedly developed an interest in dance while attending university between 2015 and 2019, according to the South China Morning Post. After becoming a full-time dancer in 2019, he performed at concerts, television programs, advertisements and music videos. He also taught dance at four studios, including Studiodanz, between performances and rehearsals.

Mo is currently undergoing an intensive rehabilitation program using advanced technologies, including regenerative medicine and an implantable microstimulator. He has regained some movement in his right arm and sensation during bladder and bowel functions. A video posted on his Instagram account in March showed him steering an electric wheelchair using his right hand.