Supreme Court allows damages for psychological pain and suffering caused by a robbery attempt against the victim.
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland allowed a claim for damages regarding psychological pain and suffering resulting from a robbery attempt. The victim argued that the physical injury and the threat of violence caused significant mental anguish, while the defense likely contested the extent of non-physical harm. The court ruled that such psychological distress constitutes a compensable injury under the relevant tort provisions.
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AI generatedVahinkokorvauslaki 5 luku 2 §; The Supreme Court established that psychological pain and suffering caused by a violent crime attempt is a compensable injury under Finnish tort law.
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Kysymys vahingonkorvauksen tuomitsemisesta tapon yrityksen kohteeksi joutuneelle asianomistajalle psyykkisen tilan häiriintymisestä aiheutuneesta kivusta ja särystä.
VahKorvL 5 luku 2 §