Court of Cassation: Key Legal Rulings and Precedents

Welcome to our curated collection of articles and judgments from the Court of Cassation, offering insights into key legal rulings and precedents in Italian law.

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Compensation for Damages from Healthcare Liability: Analysis of the Judgment Cass. Civ. No. 3582/2013

The 2013 ruling of the Court of Cassation clarifies the responsibilities and compensable damages in cases of medical malpractice, with a focus on the evidence required and the assessment of damages.

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Court of Cassation, Section I, Order No. 28551/2023: Recognition of Paternity and Parental Responsibility

The ruling of the Supreme Court provides significant insights into parental responsibility and maintenance obligations, reaffirming the importance of presumptive evidence in the recognition of paternity.

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Commentary on the Judgment of the Court of Cassation, Civil Section I, No. 34950 of 2022: Recognition of Paternity and Parental Obligations

The ruling no. 34950 of the Court of Cassation in 2022 significantly addresses the issue of the proof of natural paternity and parental responsibilities, highlighting the importance of testimony and circumstantial evidence in the construction of proof. A detailed analysis of the decision and its legal implications.

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Judgment No. 3767 of 2018: compensation for non-pecuniary damage and the relevance of residence.

Analysis of the ruling of the Court of Cassation establishing the irrelevance of the place of residence for the assessment of non-pecuniary damage, focusing on the rights of the victim's family members.

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Healthcare Professional Liability: Commentary on Judgment No. 5808 of 2023 by the Court of Cassation.

Analysis of judgment no. 5808 of 2023 of the Court of Cassation, which clarifies the principles of liability of healthcare facilities in the case of nosocomial infections and the burden of proof for the patient.

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Fraudulent Bankruptcy: Analysis of the Judgment of the Court of Cassation, Criminal Section V, No. 36856 of 2024

A thorough examination of the Supreme Court ruling on fraudulent bankruptcy, highlighting the legal principles and implications for the directors of bankrupt companies.

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Disavowal of paternity: the Court of Cassation clarifies the balance between biological truth and the child's interest (Judgment No. 5219/2024)

The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation provides an important reflection on the denial of paternity, highlighting the need to balance the right to biological truth with the best interests of the child, in an increasingly legally aware context regarding children's rights.

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Workplace Injuries and Criminal Liability: Commentary on the Judgment of the Court of Cassation, Criminal Section IV, No. 43717/2024

The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation analyzes criminal liabilities in the event of workplace accidents, clarifying the roles of the various actors involved and their corresponding safety obligations.

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Compensation for catastrophic damage: Cass. No. 16592 of 2019 and equitable assessment.

The ruling of the Court of Cassation no. 16592 of 2019 provides important guidelines on the assessment of catastrophic damage and the fairness of the economic evaluation by judges, emphasizing the need to consider psychological suffering in cases of imminent death.

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Civil Court No. 14615/2020: Medical Liability and Damages Compensation

Analysis of the ruling no. 14615 of 2020 by the Court of Cassation regarding the liability of the healthcare facility for damages from HCV infection following blood transfusions and the implications for compensation to the family members.