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跟团旅行中离世,责任谁担?
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-01-13 16:42
Group 1 - The incident involves a 68-year-old man who paid an "age management fee" to join a travel group and subsequently died from heatstroke and high blood pressure after a 15-hour travel itinerary [1] - The travel agency charged an "age fee" of 800 yuan for participants over 65 years old, indicating a specific policy for older travelers [1] - The deceased's family claims that the company and travel agency failed to fulfill their duty to assess the health risks associated with the travel itinerary, seeking a total compensation of 800,000 yuan for various losses [1] Group 2 - The travel agency and the company argue that the man's death was due to a sudden health issue and that they had no direct causal relationship with the incident, requesting the court to dismiss the family's claims [2] - The court ruled that the travel agency, as the operator, had a higher obligation to ensure safety for older travelers but failed to inform the deceased about safety precautions and did not inquire about his health status, assigning 25% responsibility [3] - The company, as the planner, also did not check the man's health condition or provide safety information, leading to a 15% responsibility for the consequences of the man's death [3] Group 3 - The court determined that the deceased bore 60% of the responsibility for his death due to his prior knowledge of his high blood pressure and failure to disclose this information [3] - The total economic losses were calculated by the court to be 691,586 yuan, covering medical expenses, death compensation, funeral costs, and emotional damages [3] - The ruling emphasizes the need for older travelers, especially those with pre-existing health conditions, to be aware of their health status and make informed decisions when traveling [4]