Italian Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding civil liability for damages caused by a third party's tortious act.

The Court of Cassation dismissed the appeal against a lower court judgment awarding damages to the plaintiff. The plaintiff argued that the defendant was liable for injuries sustained due to a third party's negligence, while the defendant contended that the third party's fault should have been the sole basis for liability. The court ruled that the lower court correctly applied the principle of direct liability, holding the defendant responsible for the damages caused by the third party's actions.