62024CJ0370_SUM
Case C‑370/24 [Nastolo] (
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(Request for a preliminary ruling from the Tribunale ordinario di Lodi)
Judgment of the Court (Ninth Chamber) of 30 April 2025
(Reference for a preliminary ruling – Insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles – Directive 2009/103/EC – Article 13(2) – Compensation scheme – Road traffic accident involving a stolen vehicle – Burden of proof in relation to the injured party’s knowledge of the theft of that vehicle – Body responsible for compensation – National legislation interpreted in such a way as to place the burden of proof on the injured party – Obligation to interpret national law in conformity with EU law)
Approximation of laws – Insurance against civil liability in respect of motor vehicles – Directive 2009/103 – Involvement of the body ensuring payment of compensation to victims of road traffic accidents in the event of harm caused by stolen vehicles – Injured party’s knowledge of the theft of that vehicle – Burden of proof borne by the body responsible for compensation – National legislation interpreted in such a way as to place the burden of proof on the injured party – Not permissible
(European Parliament and Council Directive 2009/103, Arts 10(1) and 13(2))
(see paragraphs 26-28, 34, 40, 41, 49, operative part)
Approximation of laws – Insurance against civil liability in respect of motor vehicles – Extent of cover for third parties under compulsory insurance – Exclusion clauses – Scope – Limits – Obligation to interpret strictly
(European Parliament and Council Directive 2009/103, Art. 13(1), first and second subpara.)
(see paragraphs 31-33)
See the text of the decision.
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