Chinese family demands $14,900 from shop owner who tried to help collapsing man
The family of an elderly man who collapsed and died at a card parlor in China demanded 100,000 yuan (US$14,900) from the owner, claiming she became responsible after trying to help him.
In Qidong County, Hunan Province, a Chinese family is demanding $14,900 from the owner of a card parlor where a man collapsed. The incident occurred on August 17 when the man sat on a chair near the entrance, appearing to feel unwell after just a minute. His condition worsened within five minutes, causing the owner to reach out and steady him, but she was pulled down as he fell.
A passerby suggested taking the man outside for fresh air, and the owner helped him move out while others called for an ambulance. Despite being responsive upon arrival, the man stopped breathing en route to the hospital and later died. His family claims he had diabetes and other chronic illnesses, though authorities have not officially determined the cause of death.
The family now seeks compensation of 100,000 yuan, alleging that the owner's intervention led to his death. The owner's husband claims the man might have been fine if left alone. After mediation, the two sides agreed to a 19,000 yuan settlement. The shop remains closed, and the family continues to care for their ailing mother.
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