Customer's eye gets harmed by tag during fitting; lawsuit falls flat.
In a store, a woman sustained an injury after a price tag hit her eye while she was trying on clothes. However, a court ruled that the store owner cannot be held responsible due to a common price tag on the item.
The woman had claimed that the design of the price tag, which lacked proper safety measures and visibility, was dangerous. Consequently, she experienced a corneal transplant, pain, and limited vision.
On the other hand, the store owner maintained that a price tag with rounded corners and a flexible cord should be utilized. According to them, the price tag's size and the weight of the entire bundle made it noticeable. Additionally, it was mandatory to display a price tag.
The court concluded that the woman herself was accountable for her injury. Checking the price tag before trying on the clothing is a common practice for customers, ensuring they do not hurt themselves during the process. For these reasons, the judge placed all the responsibility for the accident on the plaintiff.
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Source: www.stern.de
