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Art. 6 Bundesgesetz vom 14. März 1958 über die Verantwortlichkeit des Bundes sowie seiner Behördemitglieder und Beamten (VG)
VG; II. Abschnitt: Die Haftung für Schaden
Art. 6 VG
Bei Tötung eines Menschen oder Körperverletzung kann die zuständige Behörde unter Würdigung der besonderen Umstände, sofern den Beamten ein Verschulden trifft, dem Verletzten oder den Angehörigen des Getöteten eine angemessene Geldsumme als Genugtuung zusprechen.
Wer in seiner Persönlichkeit widerrechtlich verletzt wird, hat bei Verschulden des Beamten Anspruch auf Leistung einer Geldsumme als Genugtuung, sofern die Schwere der Verletzung es rechtfertigt und diese nicht anders wiedergutgemacht worden ist.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (69)
BGE 151 II 245 (Art. 6 Abs. 2 VG)
Government liability for border guard's refusal to summon medical help during pregnancy-related distress; husband's own compensation under Article 6(2) of the Government Liability Act as directly affected person.
Basis for granting the husband's compensation claim as a directly affected person.
A-2081/2025 (Art. 6 al. 1 LRCF)
Federal Administrative Court: Cohabitation insufficient for moral damages claim against Confederation.
This provision is the legal basis for the claim for compensation for moral damages against the Confederation and its officials, and its interpretation was central to the court's decision.
A-1527/2023 (Art. 6 al. 2 LRCF)
Diplomat's Spouse's State Liability Claim Rejected
Cited as the legal basis for compensation for moral damage in case of unlawful interference with personality.
A 2024 9 · zg (§ 6 Abs. 1 Ziff. 3 GO VG)
Appeal Dismissed: Tax Reduction Barred by Prior Payment; Disqualification and Legal Aid Denied
Cited in conjunction with § 56 Abs. 3 VRG to establish the composition of the court (single judge) for reviewing appeals against tax remission decisions.
601 2023 17 · fr (art. 6 LResp)
Executive Secretary v. Director: Sexual Harassment Compensation Claim Dismissed
The claim for damages under this article was rejected as the employer acted diligently regarding the agent's acts.
A-1965/2021 (Art. 6 Abs. 2 VG)
Disability Pension Suspension Claim Time-Barred
References the conditions for compensation as 'Genugtuung' (satisfaction money) for unlawful violation of personality rights.
200 2022 397 · be (Art. 6 Abs. 1 VG)
State Liability Claim Barred by Res Judicata After Benefit Revocation Upheld
Cited regarding the conditions for awarding compensation (Genugtuung) in cases of bodily harm or death, though ultimately not granted.
601 2022 79 · fr (art. 6 LResp)
Company Appeal on Animal Seizure and Procedural Costs in Animal Protection Violation Case
The rejection of the claim for damages against the public body is based on the finding that the seizure was not illicit, meaning the conditions for the liability of the public body were not met.
601 2021 58 · fr (art. 6 LResp)
Appeal Regarding Theft of Seats from Confiscated Vehicle in Public Authority Parking Lot
Although cited extensively in the reasoning, this article defining the conditions for public entity liability was not explicitly repeated in the operative orders (I, II, III) themselves.
A-4719/2020 (Art. 6 al. 1 et 2 LRCF)
Plaintiff's Appeal Against Confederation Dismissed for Lack of Proof of Unlawful Acts
Regulates compensation for moral damages in cases of bodily injury, death, or unlawful infringement of personality rights.
A-691/2021 (Art. 6 Abs. 1 VG)
Asylum Seekers v. Swiss Border Guards: Damages for Inadequate Medical Care Denied, Non-Material Damages Awarded
Basis for granting compensation for non-material damage (satisfaction) in case of bodily harm caused by a culpable official.
A-691/2021 (Art. 6 Abs. 2 VG)
Asylum Seekers v. Swiss Border Guards: Damages for Inadequate Medical Care Denied, Non-Material Damages Awarded
Basis for granting compensation for non-material damage in case of unlawful violation of personality rights.
601 2021 145 · fr (art. 6 LResp)
Physician's Erroneous Alzheimer's Diagnosis; Premature Practice Closure; Partial Liability Established
Cited in the basis for rejecting the appeal, concerning the liability of public entities for damages caused by their agents.
601 2020 100 · fr (Art. 6 LResp)
Case Concerning Liability for Post-Knee Replacement Complications Following Alleged Diagnostic Error
Cited in the reasoning section, but not explicitly in the final orders (Dispositive section I to IV).
A-512/2020 (Art. 6 Abs. 2 VG)
Professor's Reputation Damage Claim Denied
This provision is the legal basis for the plaintiff's claims for compensation (Genugtuung) and other damages due to alleged violations of personality rights.