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„Haftungsbegründende und haftungsausfüllende Kausalität“

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On the basis of a road traffic accident for which the defendant was responsible, the claimant had to undergo a medical examination. In the course of that examination, the doctor discovered that the claimant was suffering from cerebral sclerosis, which was unrelated to the accident. As a result of this discovery the claimant was prematurely retired. He claimed loss of earnings because of his early retirement.

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(2007). „Haftungsbegründende und haftungsausfüllende Kausalität“. In: Essential Cases on Natural Causation. Digest of European Tort Law, vol 1. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-36958-6_16

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