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Court Ruling on Workplace Accident Assigns Full Employer Liability

March 20, 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from a company regarding a serious workplace accident, assigning full responsibility to the employer. The employee, who was severely injured while transporting a table, was awarded compensation. The court found that the employer's instruction regarding the transport of the glass was unsafe. The employee followed the employer's directives and holds no responsibility for the accident. This decision overturns the initial assessment of shared liability.