Blind Patient Fails with Lawsuit Against Rehab Clinic at the BGH
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After a knee surgery, a North Hessian rehab clinic refuses to accept a blind woman. The BGH now rejects her suit. However, the dispute could continue.
A blind woman is supposed to go to rehab after an operation. There, however, she is not accepted - because of her blindness. The patient sues for compensation. The BGH now rejected this lawsuit in the final instance.
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After a knee surgery a blind woman is to be treated in a rehabilitation clinic - but she refuses to accept. Her claim for compensation could have far-reaching consequences in Karlsruhe.
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe dismissed the action for damages brought by a blind woman against a rehabilitation clinic which had refused to admit her. According to the judgment announced on Thursday, 21 May 2026, the prohibition of discrimination for people with disabilities in the health care sector, as laid down in the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), is only limited in scope (Az. III ZR 56/25).No compensation for blind wo…
The Federal Court of Justice ruled that a blind patient was not entitled to compensation under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) after having been refused admission to a rehabilitation clinic due to increased care costs. In private law, the AGG was not entitled to special adaptation benefits, the Karlsruhe judges ruled on 21 May 2026. {/mprestriction} The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) thus dismissed the action of a 69-year-old blind woman w…
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