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Court ruling on liability
The Urumqi court holds Gao’s three friends 10% jointly liable for his death, ordering compensation exceeding 100,000 yuan. The mahjong parlour is not held liable.
All-night drinking and mahjong
Gao and two friends join the mahjong parlour owner for games from approx. 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., drinking throughout. A fourth friend joins later and drinks with them until 6 a.m.
Gao’s death following drop-off
After billiards and a taxi ride, friends leave Gao at his apartment staircase. Within 32 minutes, police and paramedics arrive; Gao is pronounced dead from a heart attack with alcohol as a contributing factor.
A Urumqi court apportioned 10% liability to three friends for failing to ensure the safety of Gao, who died of a heart attack after a night of mahjong and alcohol. The ruling underscores the duty of care owed by drinking companions under China's tort law framework.
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