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China's Civil Code protects Good Samaritan after failed first aid attempt

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A mahjong parlour owner in China paid approximately US$2,800 in compensation after a customer she attempted to help with first aid passed away. The owner, Xiao Aihua, had provided aid to an elderly customer named Luo who collapsed in her establishment. Despite her efforts, Luo later died, and Xiao was initially held responsible. However, following government intervention, she received a refund, highlighting China's Civil Code which protects Good Samaritans from liability for accidental harm during rescue attempts. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses a legal protection for Good Samaritans in China, but does not announce a new law or policy change.

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China's Civil Code protects Good Samaritan after failed first aid attempt

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    Chinese mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refunded

    A mahjong parlour owner in central China paid compensation of 19,000 yuan (US$2,800) following a failed first aid attempt on an elderly customer but received a refund after government intervention. On August 17, a man in his 60s, surnamed Luo, visited the mahjong parlour in Hunan…

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