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Elevador da Glória accident legal dispute
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Following the September 3, 2025, accident of the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon, which caused 16 deaths and 24 injuries, a legal dispute has emerged regarding compensation claims. Fidelidade, the insurer for Carris, has filed a contestation in the Lisbon Administrative Court against a claim of approximately 1.05 million euros filed by the family of a victim. victim Ana Paula Lopes. The insurer family is seeking damages from Carris, Fidelidade, and MNTC, including 125,000 euros for loss of life. Fidelidade has challenged specific these requests for death damages, labeling them as “manifestly excessive” and excessive,” arguing that typical court awards for similar cases range between 50,000 and 90,000 euros. Fidelidade has argued that the disaster was not entirely unpredictable, citing previous incidents involving the elevator since 2018, and stated that the elevator “could not be seen as a highly reliable means of transport” at the time of the incident. The insurer has requested a suspension of the civil action pending also noted the conclusion brief duration of the Public Prosecutor’s investigation. Legal representatives for the victims’ families have criticized victim's suffering, estimating the insurer’s stance, suggesting that event lasted only seconds. In response to public criticism, Fidelidade rejected claims that it is using the argument of unreliability refusing to seek reasons indemnify victims, stating it remains committed to exclude coverage rather than assuming responsibility. The lawyer for fair compensation. Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has described the family of Ana Paula Lopes noted it is unusual for insurers insurer's legal arguments as “shameful” and “lamentable.” Additionally, the Lisbon Municipal Assembly has formed a special commission to pronounce themselves on compensation before investigate the tragedy. This commission intends to hold hearings with the Lisbon City Council's mobility official causes and the administration of Carris to clarify responsibilities are fully established. and maintenance oversight.
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