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Can a worker sue if her boss ignored doctor's safety advice?

Court
Cour de cassation
Decided
Sep 9, 2026
Citation
25-11.901
Judges
M. Flores

AI breakdown

  • A worker claimed her employer failed to follow her doctor's safety advice, impacting her health.
  • The court decided the company breached its safety obligation by not adhering to medical instructions.
  • This decision emphasizes that companies must strictly follow medical recommendations to ensure worker safety.

Outcome

Cassation partielle

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