Steps or Procedures - Judicial decision on price tags' potential risks
A shopper got hurt while trying on a shirt at a store due to a price tag hitting her eye - Munich I District Court rules no compensation required. As per a non-binding ruling revealed on Tuesday, a customer should first examine the price tag before wearing it and could have prevented the injury. The court deemed the shopper's demand to highlight the presence of labels on clothing as absurd and unreasonable.
In April 2023, a customer intended to test out a T-shirt in a discount store. As she put on the shirt, the price tag struck her right eye, apparently causing significant injury. The court's ruling, titled "The Price Tag That Leapt into the Eye," indicated that the woman underwent a corneal transplantation after the incident and still suffers from pain and limited vision. She sought 5,000 euros in reparation.
The court rejected the claim. The store owner had met their safety obligations, and the presence of a price tag on clothes was predetermined, making it the shopper's responsibility to consider their safety. The announcement described the label as regular with rounded edges, making it clearly observable.
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- Despite the woman's unfortunate incident in Bavaria's capital, Munich, at a discount store, the Munich Regional Court ruled against her claim for compensation, citing her responsibility to examine the price tag before wearing the clothing.
- In the landmark case named "The Price Tag That Leapt into the Eye," the Munich Regional Court handed down a judgment, upholding the store owner's compliance with safety obligations, considering the standard and clearly observable price tag with rounded edges.
- Regardless of the significant injury and corneal transplantation the woman underwent after the incident, the Munich Regional Court dismissed her demand for 5,000 euros in reparations, considering the predetermined presence of price tags on clothing, making it her responsibility to ensure her safety during the trial processes.
- The fashion industry in Bavaria, which includes Munich's numerous shopping centers and boutiques, should take notice of this court ruling as they implement their safety measures, ensuring price tags do not pose a dangerousness risk to shoppers.
Source: www.stern.de
