Chinese court holds 3 liable after man dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session
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A Chinese court in Urumqi ordered three men to pay over 100,000 yuan in compensation to the family of a man who died after an all-night drinking and mahjong session. The deceased, identified as Gao, played mahjong and drank with friends and the parlour owner from 9pm to 3am. The ruling has generated significant online discussion about legal liability in social drinking and gaming situations. This case highlights the legal consequences in China for hosting or participating in events that lead to harm.
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A Chinese court in Urumqi ordered three men to pay over 100,000 yuan in compensation to the family of a man who died after an all-night drinking and mahjong session. The deceased, identified as Gao, played mahjong and drank with friends and the parlour owner from 9pm to 3am. The ruling has generated significant online discussion about legal liability in social drinking and gaming situations. This case highlights the legal consequences in China for hosting or participating in events that lead to...
Court decision based on liability
A Chinese court held three individuals liable for the death of a man after an all-night drinking and mahjong session.
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The ruling has sparked widespread online discussion in China.
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Loaded language removedA legal ruling in China holding three individuals liable for the death of a friend following overnight drinking and gaming has led to widespread online discussion. Three men in Urumqi, in northwestern China, were ordered by the court to compensate their friend’s family a total of over 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), after he died spending time with them all night.
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The ruling has sparked widespread online discussion in China.
OpinionA Chinese court held three individuals liable for the death of a man after an all-night drinking and mahjong session.
South China Morning PostThe court ordered the three men to compensate the family of the deceased a total of over 100,000 yuan (US$15,000).
South China Morning PostThe deceased, surnamed Gao, played mahjong with two friends and the mahjong parlour’s owner from almost 9pm to 3am the next day in October.
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