Supreme Court dismissed future liability claim in work accident case where civil compensation was not sought.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim to establish future liability for work-related injuries because he did not simultaneously seek civil compensation. The lower court had ruled that the employer was liable for future damages resulting from a work accident caused by the employer's failure to ensure safety protocols. The Court held that without a request for civil damages, a judgment establishing future liability is inadmissible as it merely evaluates facts rather than adjudicating legal responsibility under the relevant procedural code.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 189 k.p.c.; Art. 398 k.p.c.; A claim for the establishment of future liability for work-related damages is inadmissible if the injured worker does not concurrently pursue civil compensation.