Reported 11 months ago
In Hengchun Town, Pingtung, a man fell and died while walking on the town's circumferential trail due to uneven bricks, leading to a lawsuit by his family against the county government and town office for over 1.28 million compensation. After the court ruling, responsibility was placed on the town office for lack of maintenance, acknowledging the family's economic situation for the compensation. The court deemed the case appealable. Different opinions were presented regarding the condition of the trail and the cause of the fall, with the prosecutor determining that the man's death was caused by the fall and not pneumonia. The court decision held the town office responsible for compensation based on the evidence provided.
Source: YAHOO