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KKO 148/2016 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses late insurance appeal due to insurer's failure to verify claimant's knowledge of the decision.

Case Number KKO 148/2016
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the insurance company's complaint regarding the late submission of an appeal. The insurer argued it failed to determine when the claimant learned of the decision and whether they were given a chance to explain the delay. The court ruled that the insurer must actively verify the claimant's knowledge and provide an opportunity for explanation before declaring the appeal inadmissible.

Legislator headnote

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Insurance Act s. 24; Insurance Act s. 25: The insurer must verify the claimant's knowledge of the decision and provide an opportunity to explain delays before dismissing a late appeal.

Keywords

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insurance appeal late submission insurer's duty claimant's knowledge explanation opportunity procedural fairness Supreme Court

Cited Legislation

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Insurance Act s. 24
Insurance Act s. 25
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Vakuutusoikeus oli jättänyt valituksen myöhään tehtynä tutkimatta. Kysymys siitä, oliko vakuutusoikeus laiminlyönyt asianmukaisesti selvittää, milloin valittaja oli saanut tiedon muutoksenhakulautakunnan päätöksestä, ja varata hänelle tilaisuuden antaa selityksensä valituksen mahdollisesta myöhästymisestä. Kysymys myös uuden selvityksen huomioon ottamisesta Korkeimmassa oikeudessa.