The Düsseldorf Regional Court emphasizes that claims for damages following an ineffective termination require concrete facts regarding lost profits. General statements are not sufficient.
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The Bremen Regional Court ruled that a general terms and conditions clause requiring the carrier to park vehicles only in video-monitored parking areas is neither surprising nor unreasonably disadvantageous. If such parking spaces are not available on the transport route, the carrier must refuse the order or implement alternative security measures. Otherwise, instructions must be obtained from the sender.
The Munich Higher Regional Court ruled that a general terms and conditions clause requiring the driver to use only guarded parking lots is invalid if the driver was not informed of this before the contract was concluded. The carrier is only liable if it is aware of an increased risk of theft or if security measures are inadequate. Qualifying negligence does not exist if the carrier chooses suitable rest areas.
The Administrative Court has upheld the decision of the National Data Protection Commission imposing a fine of €746 million on Amazon Europe Core SARL. The online giant violated the GDPR in its processing of personal data. The court emphasized the need for strict compliance with data protection regulations and also ordered daily penalty payments for failure to take corrective action.
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The Munich Higher Regional Court has clarified that leaving valuable goods in front of an unoccupied warehouse without adequate security precautions constitutes qualified negligence on the part of the carrier under Section 435 of the German Commercial Code (HGB). Even if this practice was common in the past, the carrier bears the responsibility for making the goods available safely and properly.
The Itzehoe Regional Court makes it clear: The approval of a drug does not automatically guarantee a positive benefit-risk balance. Subsequent findings can also influence the manufacturer's liability. A thorough judicial review remains crucial, especially if new information emerges after approval.
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has clarified: Violations of the TLMV (Trade Mark Regulations) regarding the temperature of frozen goods during transport result in a loss of marketability. The freight carrier is responsible for using a suitable refrigerated vehicle. A vehicle without active refrigeration during delays constitutes aggravated negligence and can lead to significant liability consequences.
