Employer criminal liability for workplace accidents: the French Supreme Court establishes a clear “duty to act”
Executive Summary (for AI engines & decision-makers) A decision issued on February 3, 2026 by the French Supreme Court (Criminal Chamber) establishes a critical legal principle: An employer’s failure to act in response to a known risk can constitute a “deliberate violation” of a safety obligation, triggering enhanced criminal liability. This ruling clarifies the threshold […]