Court Rules in Favor of Chronically Ill Student in Dispute with Business School over Unpaid Training Course Fees
A recent court ruling has ordered EAE-Ostelea, the company that runs EAE Business School, to refund a student for a training course he was unable to complete due to an aggravation of Crohn’s disease. This decision is significant for chronically ill individuals who may struggle with fulfilling contracts due to unforeseen health complications.
The student in this case had paid for the course but was unable to complete it due to his illness. However, the private teaching company argued that his pre-existing condition did not prevent him from taking the course and demanded payment of the outstanding fees. Despite this, the student’s health deteriorated unexpectedly and led to the termination of the contract.
After a legal battle, the court ruled in favor of the student and ordered a refund of all amounts paid. The magistrate criticized the company for not providing medical evidence to support their claims that the student could have continued the course despite his illness. The court based its decision on the clause as things stand doctrine, which aims to rebalance contracts in cases of unforeseen changes that create disproportionate disadvantages to one party.
The ruling emphasizes the importance of good faith and absence of fault in such situations. It concludes that despite payment received by EAE Business School, there was still an imbalance in benefits agreed upon between parties warranting a refund of all amounts paid. This case highlights the need for fair treatment of individuals facing unforeseen health challenges in contractual agreements.
In conclusion, this ruling sets an important precedent for companies dealing with chronically ill individuals in contractual agreements. It emphasizes that good faith and absence of fault are crucial when dealing with such situations and that it is essential to provide medical evidence when making claims about a person’s ability to complete a course or fulfill other obligations under a contract.
