My interpretation was that this is just a fine as a deterrence and the kid will have to sue them to get actual compensation. Of course the fine is so ridiculously low it wouldn't deter jack shit.
That's probably the case/intent, since that article called it a fine. And yes you're right, it's a very trivial fine to a large enough corporation - I'd assume it's cheaper to pay half a dozen fines and settlements than to systematically prevent this kind of thing from happening. The 'recall formula' scene in Fight Club comes to mind.
Does that even cover a hospital bill in the US?
My interpretation was that this is just a fine as a deterrence and the kid will have to sue them to get actual compensation. Of course the fine is so ridiculously low it wouldn't deter jack shit.
That's probably the case/intent, since that article called it a fine. And yes you're right, it's a very trivial fine to a large enough corporation - I'd assume it's cheaper to pay half a dozen fines and settlements than to systematically prevent this kind of thing from happening. The 'recall formula' scene in Fight Club comes to mind.
Lmao nowhere even close, just walking into an ER usually costs at least $3k if you're uninsured
Most ambulance rides in the US are around that cost alone