Frequently asked questions
Identify the risks of personal liability in the event of environmental damage

Can you avoid being sued?

No, a waiver of recourse clause in a company's articles of association, or a discharge given by the partners, does not prevent a personal liability action.

In the event of delegation of authority, who is responsible?

If you have issued a delegation of authority to another person in the company, it is this person who is personally liable to the victims (see Environmental manager: checking your responsibilities under a delegation of authority [FIC...