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    Default Is Breaking Up a Fight Covered Under the Good Samaritan Law

    New York State.

    A few days ago I was walking in my neighborhood with my son past a summer program at a public school. My son is very young and I was carrying him in a baby bjorn. I passed a group of children who looked in the junior high school age range. One of the girls grabbed another girl by the hair and began swinging her around in a circle and punching her. It was really awful and violent. My gut was to try and break it up but I did not approach the fight because I did not want my son getting hit.

    Is there some good samaritan law that would protect me against frivolous lawsuits if I would have broken up the fight? Of course, I know this is the United States and people sue for anything, but would this situation be similar to when a bystander sees someone choking and attempts to help them?

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    Default Re: Is Breaking Up a Fight Covered Under the Good Samaritan Law

    You were right to think of your son first! Even if your son wasn't with you though, I wouldn't recommend getting involved in a situation like this. With a 'group' of teenagers, you never know what the dynamics are and which 'side' someone is on. If you were to get in the middle of it, you could easily be injured (or worse). My best advise would be to call the police and report what you see. Sometimes a great witness is key!
    That said, I understand where you're coming from and would be inclined to get involved myself... Just remember, be a good witness, and go home to your son!
    Hopefully, someone with knowledge of your specific question will also respond.

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