Supreme Court denies accident insurance claim when injury results from voluntary weightlifting activity.
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the claim for accident insurance compensation regarding a partial tear of the left pectoral muscle sustained during voluntary bench pressing. The plaintiff argued the injury occurred during a sporting activity, while the insurer contended that voluntary physical exertion excludes coverage under the Accident Insurance Act. The court ruled that injuries resulting from voluntary participation in sports or physical exercises are not covered by accident insurance unless specific statutory exceptions apply.
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AI generatedAccident Insurance Act 1983; Accident Insurance Act 1983: Injuries sustained during voluntary participation in sports or physical exercises are not covered by accident insurance compensation.
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Tapaturmavakuutettu A oli penkkipunnerrusta tehdessään saanut vasemman ison rintalihaksen osittaisen repeämän. Kysymys A:n oikeudesta tapaturmavakuutuslain mukaiseen korvaukseen.