1/16/2009

RMB200,000 for the dead, 30,000 for the severely ill, and 2,000 for the ill

Here is the compensation standard for those tainted-milk victims:

In a letter sent to victims last month, Sanlu and 21 other dairy companies offered 200,000 yuan for families whose children died, 30,000 yuan for serious cases such as kidney stones and acute kidney failure, and 2,000 yuan for less severe cases.

According to this Xinhua's report, a couple in Gansu province has accepted RMB200,000 (USD 29,247) as the compensation for the death of their 5-month-old son because of melamine contaminated baby milk powder, under the condition of giving up their rights to sue manufacturer.

Those who do not accept the one-time compensation can still pursue legal settlement.