Israel (2015 Report)

Abstract

This is the Israeli report to the Tort and Insurance Law Yearbook. It critically evaluates notable developments which took place in Israeli tort law in 2015. Part A discusses legislation and legislative bills in various areas, including damages in non-civil procedures, infringement of designs, and road accidents. sexual harassment and road accidents. Part B discusses Supreme Court decisions on breach of statutory duty, the loss of a chance doctrine, defamation in the context of business disputes, enemy aliens' tort actions, and compensation to victims of X-ray treatment of tinea capitis.

Keywords: tort law, Israeli law, Supreme Court of Israel, negligence, breach of statutory duty, road accidents, defamation, loss of a chance, enemy aliens

JEL Classification: K13