Can a person aiding in an emergency medical situation be liable for injuries caused by their assistance.
For example (in a pre-COVID10 world where people are allowed out), Josie is having coffee at Starbucks
and sees a person chocking on their bagel. Josie performs the Heimlich maneuver on the person to
dislodge the piece of bagel from their throat. Due to the force used to dislodge the bagel, Josie breaks the
person’s ribs. Can that person sue Josie?Explain your answer and give the statute/act that is applicable,
as well as any relevant exceptions.
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