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IFTTA Europe - Budapest 2008
Tour operator liability for physical injury under German
law
Presentation by Uta Stenzel, Germany
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Liability of tour organizers for personal injury sustained by
travelers
Contract liability
§ 651 f Abs. 1 BGB
Tort liability
§ 823 Abs. 1 BGB
Contract liability § 651 f Abs. 1 BGB
• non-performance
• fault
• proof of non-fault
• supplier = servant
• § 278 BGB
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Tort liability § 823 Abs. 1 BGB
• duty of care
• fault
• supplier = non-servant
• § 831 BGB
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German Federal Court (BGH)
BGH, 18.07.2006 - X ZR 142/05 - (water slide)
BGH, 18.07.2006 - X ZR 44/04 - (glass door)
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Water Slide BGH, 18.07.2006 - X ZR 142/05
• water slide part of tour services offered by tour organizer
• breach of duty to investigate safety of hotel and hotel facilities
• tour organizer liable for death of child and mental suffering of family
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Glass DoorBGH, 18.07.2006 - X ZR 44/04
• brochure language "equipment suitable for children“ constitutes duty to minimize and if possible to eliminate danger that might result from equipment
• tour organizer liable for permanent injuries of plaintiff
IFTTA Europe - Budapest 2008
Thank you very much for your attention
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