Court judgment: Corona infection No accident at work in Brandenburg!

Court judgment: Corona infection No accident at work in Brandenburg!

A current judgment of the Berlin-Brandenburg State Social Court causes a stir: A Brandenburg project manager fought for the recognition of his corona disease as an accident at work. The court decided that the necessary proof was lacking in order to prove that the Covid 19 virus was transferred to the workplace. The case concerns a 45-year-old who suffered from Corona in April 2021 and works in a company with around 130 employees. He had participated in a two-hour meeting before his illness, in which several colleagues were tested positively on Covid-19, which formed the basis of his application.

The court found that it was not enough to only be subject to a higher risk in the workplace due to contacts. The decision also concluded that general risks in professional life could lead to recognition as an accident at work in this case. The Potsdam Social Court had already decided in the first instance against the plaintiff, which the State Social Court confirmed in the second instance. Therefore, the professional association does not have to cover costs for medical treatment and do not pay compensation.

No automatic recognition in infections

The judgment shows that a corona infection does not automatically be considered an accident at work, even if several colleagues are infected. The defendant also states that proof of the transfer at the workplace cannot be provided. This is in accordance with the argument that complete isolation in the private sector cannot be accepted. This perspective was also confirmed in a prior decision by the Potsdam Social Court.

The exact course of the legal discussion shows how complex the assessment of work accidents has become in times of pandemic. Although the judgment of May 27, 2025 is not yet final, the plaintiff could apply for approval at the Federal Social Court. Similar cases, such as that of a Berlin seller who fought for recognition of her infection as an accident at work last year, prove the challenges in court.

relevance for social security

In Germany, the topic of corona infections at work is not only of legal importance, but also has a significant impact on the social security of employees. The legal framework for the recognition of work accidents must be constantly adapted to meet the new challenges that arise from pandemic and similar health risks. A comprehensive analysis of the current regulations and supportive information can be found in the legal data, such as in various documents provided by the Bundestag.

Overall, the case shows that the limits of the legal protection of employees have not yet been fully drawn during corona pandemic. The decisions of the courts could have far -reaching effects on similar complaints in the future.

For further information on the legal framework in Germany you can Bundesag Visit.

The judgment of the State Social Court and the previous decisions can be found at Tagesspiegel and stern .