New regulation could protect Crans-Montana from liability:
A recently enacted law in Valais could exempt the municipality of Crans-Montana from liability for a ...
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Crans-Montana Fire Liability and New LegislationWallis' Article 37 limits municipal liability for the Crans-Montana fire that occurred just 86 minutes after the law took effect.
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- Article 37 of the Wallis building law exempts local authorities from liability for damages caused by building code violations.
- The fire at the Inferno-Bar occurred shortly after the law became effective, potentially saving the municipality millions in claims.
- The municipality's supervisory duty from prior regulations might still be relevant since the bar had not been inspected since 2019.
- Liability allocation remains uncertain, as gross negligence or intent by authorities can still result in responsibility.
The new Article 37 of the Valais Building Act states that the responsible authority is not liable for damages caused by violations of building regulations.— Lawyer Pascal Schmid explains to 'Blick' that this article is applicable to the fire since the law was already in effect when the damage occurred.
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