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Article R1121-8 of the French Public Health Code

The insurer may not invoke against the victim or his successors :

1° The fact that the research was carried out even though consent had not been given under the conditions provided for in articles L. 1122-1-1, L. 1122-1-3 or L. 1122-2 or had been withdrawn;

2° The excess provided for in article R. 1121-7 ;

3° The proportional reduction in compensation provided for in article L. 113-9 of the Insurance Code;

4° Forfeiture of the contract.

However, it may bring an action for reimbursement of sums paid to the victim or his beneficiaries and paid in the place and stead of the insured.

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Article R1121-8

L’assureur ne peut pas opposer à la victime ou à ses ayants droit :

1° Le fait que la recherche a été réalisée alors que le consentement n’avait pas été donné dans les conditions prévues aux articles L. 1122-1-1, L. 1122-1-3 ou L. 1122-2 ou avait été retiré ;

2° La franchise prévue à l’article R. 1121-7 ;

3° La réduction proportionnelle de l’indemnité prévue à l’article L. 113-9 du code des assurances ;

4° La déchéance du contrat.

Toutefois, il peut exercer une action en remboursement des sommes versées à la victime ou à ses ayants droit et payées au lieu et place de l’assuré.

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