Rivash (Rabbi Yizhak bar Sheshet), Responsum 196
ריב''ש (רב יצחק בר ששת), סימן קצ''ו
אין לו להציל היזק עצמו בהיזק חברו
One may not save their own property from damage at the expense of their fellow’s damage. [translation by Dr. Akiva Wolff]

Suggested Discussion Questions:

Can you think of a few modern examples in which this concept has had relevance?

Time Period: Contemporary (The Yom Kippur War until the present-day)