In the last few hours, a Mar del Plata judge confirmed the conviction against one of the team’s players Mar del Plata Football League And two clubs for the attack on a policewoman, which occurred in 2008 during a match in the lower division and the group Millionaire compensation The physical and psychological consequences to which the perpetrator is exposed.
The Court of Appeal maintained the responsibility of the player and the institutions concerned, but exempted the Mar del Plata League, leaving the economic burden on the clubs. When you see you will see and Andes mountainsToday he had to face an amount approaching 45 million pesos.
The case arose when, after his expulsion, A Los Andes player left the field and hit the nose of an agent who was performing security duties. The attack caused a broken nasal septum and a painful condition Expert reports calculated a disability of 17%.With ongoing physical and psychological damage.
And with these tests The court judge decided that the attack was intentional and ordered compensation for physical, psychological, aesthetic and moral damages.
On appeal, it isThe Chamber approved the conviction of the player and the two clubs, and ruled out the responsibility of the Mar del Plata League. The justices reasoned that the sports entertainment law protects spectators and attendees, but not additional police officers, who are considered an active part of the security operation. They also pointed out that there is no dependent relationship between the aggressor and the gang that would allow him to be held responsible.
The ruling therefore left the sports organization and the insurance company, whose policy does not cover police personnel, out of the case. Moreover, the Chamber maintained the basis for calculating compensation, considering that no direct damage to the agent’s salary had been proven.
The judicial decision placed Al Verás under special surveillancea neighborhood club in western Mar del Plata They will have to pay approximately 45 million pesos with Los Andes. Substantive and joint liability was attributed to him under Article 51 of Law No. 24192 regarding sports entertainment. This rule stipulates that “entities or federations participating in a sporting event are jointly and severally responsible for the damages and losses resulting in the stadiums.”
Your boss, Fernando MetzHe stressed that the institution is going through one of the most difficult moments in its history, and warned that the ruling threatens the continuity of sports and social projects that support more than 400 children in the neighborhood.
The club, which is funded with minimal activities and pro bono work from more than 30 teachers, launched a community fundraising campaign and offered a payment plan to avoid compromising its operation. Among the measures are monthly contributions via automatic debit and voluntary contributions through an institutional alias.
“It’s sad and sad. All we do is contain the children. This forces us to divert resources that should be allocated to them,” Metz lamented. At the same time, the ruling sets a precedent that could affect other sporting institutions in the city.
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