Two intoxicated teenagers who urinated into a pot of broth at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant in Shanghai have been ordered to pay 2.2 million yuan ($309,000) in damages to two catering companies. The incident, which occurred in February at a branch of China’s largest hotpot chain, Haidilao, drew widespread condemnation after the 17-year-olds posted a video of their act online. Although no one is believed to have consumed the contaminated broth, Haidilao compensated thousands of diners who visited the restaurant in the days following the incident. In March, the company sought over 23 million yuan in losses, citing compensation paid to customers and reputational damage. Last Friday, a Shanghai court ruled that the teenagers had violated the companies’ property rights and tarnished their reputation through “acts of insult,” which also caused public discomfort. The court noted that the parents had “failed to fulfil their duty of guardianship” and ordered them to bear the compensation. The damages include 2 million yuan for operational and reputational losses, 130,000 yuan for tableware replacement and cleaning, and 70,000 yuan in legal fees. However, the court clarified that additional compensation Haidilao voluntarily offered to customers, including full refunds and 10 times the billed amount, should not be borne by the teenagers. Haidilao, known for its exceptional customer service and family-friendly environment, has since replaced all hotpot equipment and conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection. The company, which started in Jianyang, Sichuan Province, now operates over 1,000 restaurants globally.