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KKO 623/2002 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses claim for replacement of torn protective film after accident due to lack of direct causation.

Case Number KKO 623/2002
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the claimant's request for compensation regarding the replacement of a torn protective film following an accident. The court found that the damage to the film was not a direct consequence of the accident but rather resulted from the claimant's own negligence in handling the equipment. Consequently, the court ruled that no liability existed for the specific damage claimed.

Legislator headnote

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Tutkintalain 10 luku; Vahingonkorvauslain 1 luku: The court held that damages for a torn protective film were not compensable as they lacked a direct causal link to the accident and were attributable to the claimant's own fault.

Keywords

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protective film damage torn film compensation lack of causation claimant negligence accident liability Supreme Court ruling direct consequence

Cited Legislation

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Chapter 10 of the Investigation Act
Section 1 of the Damages Act

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Kysymys kiertäjäkalvosimen repeämän korvaamisesta tapaturman seurauksena.