The victim informs the Office of any legal proceedings that may be in progress. If legal action is taken, the victim informs the judge that the matter has been referred to the Office.
Victims only have the right to take legal action against the Office if their claim for compensation has been rejected, if no offer has been made to them within the period mentioned in article L. 3122-5 or if they have not accepted the offer made to them. This action is brought before the Paris Court of Appeal.
The victim’s acceptance of the Office’s offer constitutes a settlement within the meaning of article 2044 of the Civil Code.
The court’s decision in the legal action provided for in the second paragraph shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any pending legal action and shall render inadmissible any other legal action seeking compensation for the same losses.