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KKO 2293/2011 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses claim that a slipped disc constitutes a work injury under Finnish Work Injury Act.

Case Number KKO 2293/2011
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the claim that the applicant's slipped disc was a work injury. The applicant argued the injury occurred during work duties, while the employer contended the condition was pre-existing or unrelated to employment. The court ruled that the medical evidence did not establish a causal link between the work activity and the injury.

Legislator headnote

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Work Injury Act 1983; Liability Act 1910: An injury is not considered a work injury if the medical evidence fails to demonstrate a causal relationship between the work activity and the injury.

Keywords

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work injury slipped disc causal relationship medical evidence Supreme Court Finnish law liability

Cited Legislation

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Work Injury Act 1983
Liability Act 1910
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