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KKO 519/2006 AI generated

Supreme Court allows travel insurance claim for passenger death caused by a third party's negligence.

Case Number KKO 519/2006
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the passenger's family to receive compensation from the travel insurance company for the death of the insured passenger. The court found that the passenger died due to the negligence of a third party, which triggered the insurance coverage under the relevant liability provisions. Consequently, the insurance company was held liable to pay the agreed sum to the beneficiaries.

Legislator headnote

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Section 1 of the Act on the Liability of the Operator of a Road Vehicle; Section 1 of the Act on the Liability of the Operator of a Road Vehicle: If a passenger dies due to the negligence of a third party, the travel insurance company must pay compensation to the passenger's beneficiaries.

Keywords

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travel insurance liability passenger death compensation third party negligence road vehicle operator beneficiary rights

Cited Legislation

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Section 1 of the Act on the Liability of the Operator of a Road Vehicle

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Kysymys siitä, suoritetaanko matkustajalle korvaus liikennevakuutuksesta. Ks. KKO:2005:145