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KKO 2463/1998 AI generated

Supreme Court held employer liable for asbestos-related illness caused by work exposure between 1936 and 1979.

Case Number KKO 2463/1998
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted
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The Supreme Court of Finland ruled that the employer was liable for compensation regarding the employee's asbestos-induced illness. The employee had been exposed to asbestos from 1936 to 1979, leading to a confirmed disease. The court determined that the employer's duty to protect against known hazards was breached, establishing liability for the resulting harm.

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Työlainsäädäntö; Asbestisairaus: The employer is liable for damages when an employee contracts an asbestos-related disease due to exposure during employment, provided the employer failed to fulfill its protective obligations.

Keywords

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employer liability asbestos exposure occupational disease workplace safety compensation claim Supreme Court Finnish law

Cited Legislation

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Act on Occupational Diseases
Act on Workmen's Compensation
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kko-other_1998_2462
Supreme Court dismisses claim against employer for asbestos exposure compensation due to lack of statutory duty.
kko-other_1998_2461
Supreme Court dismisses claim against employer for asbestos exposure compensation due to lack of statutory duty.
kko-precedent_1998_88
Supreme Court dismisses strict liability claim for asbestos exposure in chemical forest industry construction work.
kko-precedent_1998_87
Supreme Court dismisses asbestos worker's claim against employer for breach of contract and strict liability due to lack of duty of care.
kko-other_1998_2464
Supreme Court dismisses claim against employer for asbestos exposure damages due to lack of statutory liability basis.

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Työntekijä oli vuosina 1936 - 1979 altistunut työssä asbestille, jonka seurauksena hänessä oli todettu asbestista johtuva sairaus.

Kysymys työnantajan korvausvastuusta.