The Federal District Court has ordered a gas station to compensate customers who suffered damage to their vehicles after refueling with adulterated fuel. The judge of the Third Special Court of Celandia, in collaboration with the Second Appeal Committee of the Special Courts, issued the decision, setting the compensation at R$6,119.31.
The case dates back to August 2023, when customers filled up their cars at the station, attracted by the high advertised prices. The next day, the vehicles began failing to start. After showing the cars to a mechanic, it turned out that the problem was caused by adulterated fuel containing a gelatinous substance.
The total cost of repairing the vehicles amounted to R$5,951.35. The court's decision set a compensation amount higher than the cost of repair, also taking into account possible additional damages.
The gas station tried to appeal the decision, claiming that the inspection was necessary and that it was not responsible for the damages. The defense also requested that the compensation amount be reviewed in the event of a conviction.
However, the appeals team concluded that the documents presented proved that the damage occurred immediately after refueling. The company was unable to provide evidence to absolve itself of liability. The investigating judge explained that the conviction was aimed at compensating customers for their financial losses, and stressed the clear causal link between the adulterated fuel and the damage to the vehicles.
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