Chinese court orders payment after wedding prank leaves bridesmaid dis

Khaosod•International•16h ago

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A court in Henan Province, China, ordered a groom, bride, and seven others to pay 230,000 yuan in damages to a bridesmaid disabled by a wedding prank.

•A 20-year-old bridesmaid suffered a spinal fracture and became disabled after being thrown into the air during a wedding prank in 2023.
•The court in Ruyang County, Henan Province, China, ordered 9 individuals to pay approximately 1.15 million baht in compensation.
•The victim was diagnosed with level 9 disability in 2024 following an 18-day hospitalization.
•The court ruled the groom and bride were responsible as event organizers for failing to ensure guest safety.

Overview

•In 2023, a bridesmaid surnamed Zhang was thrown into the air using a bedsheet by a groomsman and several other men during a wedding ceremony.
•Zhang suffered a fracture of the lumbar spine and was later confirmed in 2024 to have a level 9 disability, which is considered severe.
•Zhang filed a lawsuit against the groom, bride, and involved parties seeking 270,000 yuan in damages.
•A court in Ruyang County, Henan Province, China, ordered the groom, bride, and 7 others to pay a total of 230,000 yuan (approximately 1.15 million baht).
•The court determined the groom and bride failed in their duty as organizers to ensure guest safety by not stopping the prank.
•The man who initiated the prank was held specially liable, while 8 other participants were held jointly liable.
•The incident is linked to 'Hun Nao', a traditional Chinese wedding teasing custom that has faced criticism for evolving into violent bullying.

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Key Entities

Person

Zhang(จาง)

A 20-year-old bridesmaid who became disabled after a wedding prank.

Place

Ruyang County(อำเภอหรูหยาง)ℹ️

The location of the court that issued the judgment in Henan Province, China.

Henan Province(มณฑลเหอหนาน)ℹ️

The province in China where the court judgment took place.

China(จีน)ℹ️

The country where the wedding incident and subsequent legal case occurred.