The Main Company Is Also Responsible for Fuel Damage From Burning: Important Decision From the Supreme Court - Sözcü Newspaper
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In Izmir, a consumer who purchased the wrong fuel from an authorized dealer claimed compensation for the 59,401 Turkish Lira damage to his vehicle. The Supreme Court ruled that the main distribution company was also responsible for this damage.
The 3rd Judicial Chamber of the Supreme Court signed an important decision that concerns car owners. The Supreme Court, examining the application of a citizen who suffered damage due to improper fuel being put in his vehicle, ruled that the fuel station, as well as the main distributing company, were responsible for the damage caused.
The 3rd Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court signed a decision drawing attention to the damage caused by improper refueling of the car at the gas station. The Supreme Court, which considered the improper provision of fuel to be a “disgraceful service”, ruled that not only the dealer, but also the distributor company in the position of provider, was responsible for the damage together with the dealer.
The Supreme Court cut the bill to both the station and the parent company for the massive mistake in the petrol station, which was made by incorrectly refuelling the tank. The decision opened the way for drivers to contact both the station and the main distributor for the damage they suffered.
Economy - The Supreme Court ruled that not only the dealer, but also the main fuel distribution company, is ultimately liable to the consumer for the damage caused by improper refueling of the car at the gas station.
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling protecting vehicle owners, holding both the gas station owner and the main distributor jointly and severally liable for damages resulting from incorrect fuel being dispensed into a vehicle.
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