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KKO 948/2004 AI generated

Supreme Court denies accident insurance claim when injury results from voluntary weightlifting activity.

Case Number KKO 948/2004
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The 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.

Legislator headnote

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Accident Insurance Act 1983; Accident Insurance Act 1983: Injuries sustained during voluntary participation in sports or physical exercises are not covered by accident insurance compensation.

Keywords

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accident insurance coverage voluntary physical exercise sporting activity exclusion pectoral muscle injury bench pressing activity

Cited Legislation

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Accident Insurance Act 1983
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Tapaturmavakuutettu A oli penkkipunnerrusta tehdessään saanut vasemman ison rintalihaksen osittaisen repeämän. Kysymys A:n oikeudesta tapaturmavakuutuslain mukaiseen korvaukseen.