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Article L1143-3 of the French Public Health Code

In the same decision, the court finds that the conditions mentioned in article L. 1143-2 have been met and rules on the defendant’s liability in the light of the individual cases presented by the claimant association. It shall define the group of users of the healthcare system in respect of whom the defendant is liable and shall set the criteria for inclusion in the group.

The judge determines the bodily injury that may be compensated for the users making up the group that he defines.

The judge hearing the claim may order any investigative measure, including medical expertise.

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Article L1143-3
Dans la même décision, le juge constate que les conditions mentionnées à l’article L. 1143-2 sont réunies et statue sur la responsabilité du défendeur au vu des cas individuels présentés par l’association requérante. Il définit le groupe des usagers du système de santé à l’égard desquels la responsabilité du défendeur est engagée et fixe les critères de rattachement au groupe.

Le juge détermine les dommages corporels susceptibles d’être réparés pour les usagers constituant le groupe qu’il définit.

Le juge saisi de la demande peut ordonner toute mesure d’instruction, y compris une expertise médicale.

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