KKO 1129/1997
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Farmer's lung disease recognized as occupational disease under Finnish Workmen's Compensation Act.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland allowed the claim that a farmer's lung disease constituted a compensable occupational disease. The court found that the plaintiff's medical history and work environment met the statutory criteria for recognition. Consequently, the court ruled in favor of the farmer based on the specific provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedWorkmen's Compensation Act 1919, s. 1; Occupational Disease Act 1983, s. 1: A farmer's lung disease is recognized as a compensable occupational disease when caused by exposure to agricultural dusts and fumes in the course of farming activities.
Keywords
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farmer's lung disease
occupational disease recognition
Workmen's Compensation Act
agricultural dust exposure
Supreme Court of Finland
compensable medical condition
farmer's health
Cited Legislation
AI generatedWorkmen's Compensation Act 1919, s. 1
Occupational Disease Act 1983, s. 1
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