Supreme Court allows compensation for torn flight suit caused by accident under Finnish Tort Liability Act.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland allowed the claimant's request for compensation regarding the tear in their flight suit resulting from an accident. The court found that the damage occurred during the performance of professional duties and was not caused by the claimant's intentional misconduct or gross negligence. Consequently, the court ruled that the airline was liable for the material loss under the general tort liability provisions.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedSection 2 of the Act on Liability for Damages; Section 2 of the Act on Liability for Damages: An employer or employer's representative is liable for damages caused to an employee in the course of their work, unless the damage was caused by the employee's intentional act or gross negligence.
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Kysymys kiertäjäkalvosimen repeämän korvaamisesta tapaturman seurauksena.