Latest Verdicts of the Federal Court
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6B_979/2024: Judgment on sexual coercion and sexual acts on persons in helpless situations
Summary of the Facts
The appellant, a trained educator, was convicted of sexual coercion and sexual acts on persons in helpless situations. He is alleged to have committed sexual acts against severely impaired women in special educational institutions in two separate cases. The cantonal courts based their judgments on consistent statements from the victims as well as other supporting evidence, including DNA traces.
Summary of the Considerations
1. (1.1) The Federal Court reminds that it does not act as a court of appeal and is bound to the factual findings of the lower court, unless these are arbitrary or obviously erroneous. The present indications were convincingly assessed by the lower court. (1.2) The lower court found the statements of the two women credible. Their reports were supported by further evidence, particularly the behavior of the appellant and DNA traces found at the crime scene and on the clothing of a victim. The lower court also considered and refuted the counterarguments of the appellant. (1.3) The arguments raised by the appellant were rejected as appealing and not sufficiently precise in legal terms. It was determined that the lower court neither acted arbitrarily nor violated the presumption of innocence. 2. The court recognizes that the appellant's request for suspensive effect has become obsolete due to the decision. 3. The appellant cannot claim free legal aid as his legal remedy had no chance of success.
Summary of the Disposition
The legal remedy of the appellant was dismissed, and he was ordered to pay court costs. Furthermore, the request for free legal aid was denied.
6B_82/2024: Judgment on attempted intentional homicide and deportation
Summary of the Facts
A.A.________ was accused of having strangled his daughter during a family dispute in 2019, thereby putting her in acute life danger. The District Court of St. Gallen sentenced him in 2021 to four and a half years of imprisonment for attempted intentional homicide and ordered his deportation for ten years. The Cantonal Court confirmed this judgment in 2023, while lifting the replacement measures. The appellant filed an appeal with the Federal Court, mainly requesting the annulment of the deportation order and the recognition of the inadmissibility of all incriminating evidence against him.
Summary of the Considerations
(1) The Federal Court does not consider the new request of the appellant regarding the establishment of a procedural assistance as it was not raised in the cantonal proceedings (Art. 99 para. 2 BGG). (2) Regarding the objection of the inadmissibility of initial police interrogations and subsequent evidence, the Federal Court rejects it. The lower court correctly set forth factual reasons for the admissibility of the interrogations of relatives of the appellant. However, the interrogation of the appellant was correctly assessed as inadmissible. (3) Regarding the replacement measures: The Federal Court rejects the objection that they should be fully credited against the prison sentence. The lower court correctly and within its discretion decided to credit 155 days. (4) Regarding the deportation: The Federal Court confirms the assessment of the lower court that no personal hardship case exists and that the public interests in deportation prevail. The appellant's connection to his son is not intensive, and the deportation does not destroy an intact family life.
Summary of the Disposition
The appeal was dismissed, the request for free legal aid was denied, and court costs were imposed.
8C_236/2025: Judgment on supplementary benefits and offsetting with recovery
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ filed a complaint against a judgment of the Insurance Court of the Canton of Aargau regarding the offsetting of supplementary benefits to the AHV/IV with a recovery that arose from wrongfully received benefits. Disputed issues were the statute of limitations for the recovery and the applicability of a five-year period according to Art. 16 para. 2 AHVG.
Summary of the Considerations
The Federal Court points out that according to Art. 95 and 97 BGG and according to the presented principles of jurisprudence, the complaint must contain a substance-related justification. The appellant did not meet this requirement as he merely repeated his own viewpoint and criticized the application of the law by the lower court without further justifying in what way it was contrary to federal law. The offsetting of the supplementary benefits with the recovery was deemed lawful by the cantonal court. The objections raised by the appellant against the applicability of the five-year period according to Art. 16 para. 2 AHVG and the discussion about its character as a forfeiture or limitation period do not constitute relevant arguments. The lower court correctly determined that the period for the recovery only begins after the completion of a waiver procedure. The objections of the appellant do not address the central points of the contested consideration in a substance-related manner. There is no sufficient proof of an obvious violation of the law. The appeal is inadmissible due to insufficient justification, which is why it is not examined. As a result of the outcome of the proceedings, the court costs are imposed on the unsuccessful appellant.
Summary of the Disposition
The appeal was declared inadmissible, and court costs were imposed.
6B_252/2025: Judgment on deportation, imprisonment, and procedural costs
Summary of the Facts
The Kosovo national A.________ was convicted by the Cantonal Court of St. Gallen for multiple attempted serious bodily injury, attempted robbery, and other offenses to a prison sentence of five years and a fine. Additionally, a deportation for ten years was decided. A.________ filed a complaint against the convictions, the deportation order, and the costs.
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6B_1121/2023: Judgment of the Federal Court on sexual acts with a non-consenting person
Summary of the Facts
On May 5, 2018, after a visit to the disco, A. found B., who was in a desolate state, on a bench and offered to accompany her home. B. was unable to indicate her place of residence, and A. took her to his home, where sexual intercourse occurred. B. filed a police report on the same day. A. was charged by the public prosecutor in Ticino for sexual acts with a non-consenting person and for pornography. The first instance sentenced A. to two years of imprisonment, conditionally for two years. In the appeal, the charge of pornography was dropped, but the conviction for sexual acts was upheld. A. subsequently filed a complaint with the Federal Court, demanding his acquittal and compensation for procedural costs.
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8C_264/2025: Judgment on unemployment insurance and procedural prerequisites
Summary of the Facts
The appellant challenged the decision of the Cantonal Court of Schaffhausen, which confirmed his suspension of entitlement to unemployment benefits for 39 days. The reason for the suspension was self-inflicted unemployment due to behavior in the workplace.
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4A_130/2025: Non-payment of the cost deposit in a deprivation lawsuit
Summary of the Facts
The appellant filed a complaint with the Federal Court against a decision of the Zurich Cantonal Court. He did not pay the cost deposit imposed on him despite an extension. The Federal Court did not enter into the complaint and imposed court costs on him.
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7B_299/2025: Decision on the non-prosecution in a criminal case
Summary of the Facts
The heirs A.________ and B.________ filed complaints against four non-prosecution orders of the Public Prosecutor's Office of Schwyz regarding alleged boundary violations and violations of the cantonal road law in connection with an incident from 2019. The complaints were not accepted for examination by the Cantonal Court of Schwyz, prompting the heirs to appeal to the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
1C_272/2025: Decision on international legal assistance in criminal matters
Summary of the Facts
The authorities of Jersey requested the release of bank documents in several requests for legal assistance in connection with a criminal investigation against several individuals for money laundering and violations of economic sanctions laws. The Federal Prosecutor issued final orders for the release of the evidence. The affected limited companies filed complaints, which were dismissed by the Federal Criminal Court. They then turned to the Federal Court, specifically requesting access to documents and rejection of the legal assistance.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
8C_437/2024: Judgment on benefit reduction due to gross negligence in accident insurance law
Summary of the Facts
The respondent, an e-bike rider, suffered a head-on collision with a right-of-way truck on his way to work on November 18, 2021, resulting in polytrauma. The accident insurance reduced the daily benefits due to the grossly negligent behavior of the respondent. This reduction was overturned by the Cantonal Court, as the third-party fault of the truck driver was assessed as more significant as the cause.
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8C_531/2024: Cost coverage of the multidisciplinary court report by the IV office
Summary of the Facts
A. The insured A.________ applied for benefits from the disability insurance due to a back ailment in 2020. A multidisciplinary assessment by the SMAB found no sufficient evidence for an invalidity pension in 2021. The IV office denied any entitlement with a decision from 2022. B. After an unsuccessful complaint to the Insurance Court of the Canton of Solothurn, it decided to obtain a new multidisciplinary court report. It ordered the IV office to cover the entire cost of the report amounting to CHF 15,669.90. C. The IV office appealed to the Federal Court and requested either to partially transfer the costs to it or to return the matter to the lower court for re-evaluation.
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7B_112/2025: Decision of the Federal Court regarding the withdrawal of a complaint in criminal proceedings
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ had filed a complaint on February 6, 2025, against a decision of the Cantonal Court of Zurich, III. Criminal Chamber, from December 19, 2024. However, this complaint was withdrawn by the appellant on March 3, 2025.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
6B_398/2025: Decision on the challenge of a judgment regarding social insurance fraud
Summary of the Facts
The appellant, A.________, was convicted by the Criminal Court of the Canton of Ticino for unlawfully obtaining social insurance or social assistance benefits (Art. 148a StGB). She was accused of failing to report her husband's income between November 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021. The cantonal authorities confirmed her guilt and the sentence, consisting of a conditional fine and an additional penalty. A.________ appealed to the Federal Court, which did not examine the complaints materially and declared the appeal inadmissible.
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1C_144/2023: Approval of a construction project and environmental protection
Summary of the Facts
The judgment concerns the approval of a construction project in the municipality of Chexbres, which includes the construction of six residential buildings, parking spaces, and the felling of 25 trees. An objection was raised against the project, particularly citing the alleged violation of environmental protection regulations and potential impacts on nature reserves and biotopes. The cantonal authorities and the Federal Court addressed the question of whether the planning matter of the project is subject to special review and whether adequate measures to compensate for environmental impacts have been taken.
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4A_201/2025: Cost decision and non-acceptance of the complaint due to excessive verbosity of the legal document
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ filed a third-party notice lawsuit, which the District Court of Olten-Gösgen did not accept. He was subsequently imposed with party compensation and procedural costs. His complaint against these cost decisions was dismissed by the Cantonal Court of Solothurn. The appellant then appealed to the Federal Court, where his legal document was excessively lengthy. Despite a request to shorten it, he did not comply sufficiently, leading the Federal Court to ultimately not accept the appeal.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
4F_5/2025: Decision on a revision concerning the declaration of inadmissibility
Summary of the Facts
The applicant A.________ had filed a request for revision against the declaration of inadmissibility of a previous judgment of the Federal Court (February 11, 2025, 4D_175/2024). He contested various administrative decisions, including the withdrawal of his driver's license and the handling of his unjust enrichment claim. He also alleged procedural deficiencies and violations of his right to be heard. The Federal Court examined the request according to the requirements for revision under Art. 121-123 BGG and found that no new relevant facts or evidence were presented that would justify a reconsideration of the present judgment.
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6B_555/2024: Judgment on issues of attempted extortion and criminal procedure law
Summary of the Facts
A.________ was convicted by the Criminal Court of the Canton of Neuchâtel for attempted extortion and coercion (Art. 156 cum 22 StGB) and sentenced to a fine of 80 daily rates with a two-year probation period. She was accused of using an intimate video recording as leverage to extort money from the affected person. The accused denied the allegations and claimed that the video was sent by mistake. The appeal to the Cantonal Court was dismissed. A.________ then appealed this ruling to the Federal Court, requesting her acquittal and legal aid.
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8C_616/2024: Judgment on the number of daily allowances in unemployment compensation
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ demanded recognition of additional contribution periods for the period from January 3, 2020, to January 2, 2022, to qualify for a total of 400 daily allowances in unemployment insurance. She referred to activities during the period from May 1 to September 2, 2021, for which no wages were paid and which she attempted to prove with an unsigned employment contract and correspondence (WhatsApp messages and emails). The lower court recognized only 260 daily allowances, as the alleged contribution months were not sufficiently verifiable.
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7B_315/2025: Judgment on the rejection of measures of detention substitution due to security risk
Summary of the Facts
The judgment concerns an appellant against whom a criminal procedure is being conducted for several serious offenses, including bodily injury, endangerment of the lives of others, and other offenses according to the Swiss Penal Code, as well as violations of various federal laws (Weapons Act, Animal Protection Act, Narcotics Act). The appellant, who has been in pre-trial detention since his arrest in 2018, demands his release under the condition of substitute measures. The competent cantonal authorities denied the suitability of such measures, and the Federal Court has ruled on this issue.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
1C_268/2025: International legal assistance in criminal matters: Non-acceptance decision
Summary of the Facts
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Cologne is investigating several individuals, including C.C.________ and A.________ AG, on suspicion of tax evasion, gang fraud, and money laundering in connection with CumEx transactions. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Graubünden approved the legal assistance for the release of bank documents. In response, A.________ AG and C.C.________ filed a complaint, which was dismissed by the Federal Criminal Court. They subsequently filed complaints with the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
4A_475/2024: Judgment regarding rental contract and termination of the rental relationship
Summary of the Facts
This case concerns the termination of the rental relationship of a tenant who has lived in an apartment in Geneva since 1993. The landlord terminated the rental contract due to an incident on December 3, 2021, involving the tenant's partner and other conflicts and accusations regarding the partner's behavior. The tenant opposed the termination, and the accusations were examined by the cantonal courts.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
8C_294/2025: Decision of the Federal Court regarding the withdrawal of a complaint in the area of disability insurance
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ had filed a complaint against the decision of the Cantonal Court of Basel-Landschaft dated April 14, 2025. On May 27, 2025, she withdrew this complaint.
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4A_160/2024: Legal dispute over the extraordinary termination of a life-long rental agreement
Summary of the Facts
The plaintiffs, B.________ and C.________, entered into long-term lifetime rental agreements with the heirs of the original owner of the building, which are also registered in the land register. The defendant, A.________ SA, planned the redevelopment of the building. Due to the tenants' resistance to temporary or permanent relocation, the defendant extraordinary terminated the long-term rental agreements for "just causes." B.________ and C.________ subsequently opposed the terminations in court.
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6B_106/2024: Judgment on the appeal in the case of multiple sexual offenses
Summary of the Facts
The District Court of St. Gallen acquitted A.________ on January 11, 2022, regarding the charge of administering harmful substances to children but found him guilty of multiple rape, sexual acts with children, pornography, multiple offenses against the narcotics law, and other crimes. He was sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment and a fine of 150 daily rates, of which eight months were enforceable. Additionally, he was subjected to deportation for seven years and received a lifelong ban on activities involving minors. After the Cantonal Court of St. Gallen dismissed A.________'s appeal on September 25, 2023, he filed a complaint with the Federal Court, requesting the annulment of the judgment and acquittal of several charges.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
4F_15/2025: Decision on the restoration of a deadline
Summary of the Facts
The applicant A.________ requested the restoration of the deadline for payment of a cost deposit in the proceedings 4A_79/2025, as he was incapacitated due to a major operation on March 17, 2025, and subsequent hospitalization. The Federal Court examined his submission of April 25, 2025, as a request according to Art. 50 para. 2 BGG.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
7B_276/2025: Non-prosecution of a criminal case in the area of tenancy law: non-acceptance of the complaint
Summary of the Facts
A.________ filed a criminal complaint regarding allegations related to tenancy disputes (Art. 325quater StGB and coercion). The Public Prosecutor's Office of Zofingen-Kulm ordered the non-prosecution of the case, which was confirmed by the Cantonal Court of Aargau. The appellant sought clarification from the Federal Court regarding the duty of peace and the annulment of the cantonal court decision.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
8C_420/2024: Decision on the objection procedure regarding short-time work compensation
Summary of the Facts
A.________ AG, which has been in liquidation since November 5, 2024, received short-time work compensation during the pandemic. After an employer audit by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), short-time work compensation in the amount of CHF 211,042.45 was deemed unlawfully received and reclaimed through a decree dated May 10, 2023. The AG filed an objection against the recovery, which was rejected by SECO due to the missed objection deadline. The Federal Administrative Court confirmed this decision.
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7B_300/2025: Decision on a complaint regarding the rejection of a request for waiver of procedural costs
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ was convicted by the Public Prosecutor's Office of St. Gallen on July 1, 2024, for negligently causing a fire and was imposed procedural costs. His subsequent request for waiver of the procedural costs was rejected by the cantonal authorities, most recently by the Criminal Chamber of the Canton of St. Gallen with a decision dated March 31, 2025. The appellant then filed an insufficiently justified complaint with the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
5A_416/2025: Non-acceptance of a complaint against the opening of bankruptcy proceedings
Summary of the Facts
The District Court of Wil opened bankruptcy proceedings on March 25, 2025, at the request of the respondent against the appellant. The appellant filed a complaint with the Cantonal Court of St. Gallen, which dismissed it on April 22, 2025. Subsequently, the appellant filed a complaint with the Federal Court on May 26, 2025.
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6B_892/2024: Judgment regarding the late submission of an appeal statement, alleged violations of rights, and rejection request
Summary of the Facts
A.________ was convicted by the District Court of Lausanne for violation of accounting obligations and violations of debt enforcement and bankruptcy law (judgment of March 15, 2024). He received a fine of 90 daily rates of 80 CHF (conditional execution) and a penalty of 900 CHF. The appeal against the judgment was declared inadmissible by the Criminal Appeal Chamber of the Canton of Vaud due to a missed deadline (judgment of September 11, 2024). A.________ then filed a complaint with the Federal Court, including a request for the rejection of a cantonal judge and the remand of the case for re-examination.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
5A_337/2025: Decision on non-acceptance decision and recusal request
Summary of the Facts
A.________ and B.________ filed a complaint with the Federal Court against a decision of the Cantonal Court of Thurgau, which did not enter into a complaint due to the non-payment of the cost deposit. They also requested the recusal of various federal judges.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
4A_181/2025: Decision regarding the withdrawal of the complaint in a civil matter
Summary of the Facts
The appellant filed a complaint against a judgment of the Cantonal Court of Zurich dated March 10, 2025. In a letter dated May 23, 2025, the appellant withdrew this complaint.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
9C_23/2025: Judgment regarding the admissibility of a legal remedy in a disability insurance procedure
Summary of the Facts
A.________ filed a complaint with the Federal Court against a judgment of the Cantonal Court of Fribourg regarding disability insurance. He requested free legal aid, which was denied. After multiple failures to pay the requested cost deposits and the rejection of his requests for reconsideration as well as a recusal request, the Federal Court decided on the admissibility of the complaint.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
1C_240/2024: Approval for the demolition of a building in Sion
Summary of the Facts
The proceedings concern the approval for the demolition of a residential property on parcel No. 657 in Sion, which is located in an area that is protected according to ISOS. The building is heavily neglected and has been uninhabited for years. The demolition was approved by the municipality of Sion, and an objection was dismissed by the cantonal authorities. The direct neighbors of the parcel ultimately filed a complaint with the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
5G_1/2025: Request for the interpretation of a provisional order in a maintenance dispute
Summary of the Facts
The wife A.________ requested the interpretation of a presidential order of the Federal Court dated February 12, 2025, regarding maintenance payments in a divorce procedure. The order granted the husband B.________ suspensive effect for overdue maintenance payments up to the time of the request but denied it for ongoing maintenance payments.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
8C_737/2024: Decision on the termination of pension payments from the disability insurance
Summary of the Facts
The insured A.________, who applied for benefits from the disability insurance after several hip surgeries and a dislocation of the hip prosthesis, received a temporary disability pension for the year 2022. This was terminated by the IV office with a decree. The appellant filed a complaint against this, which was rejected by the Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Zurich. She subsequently filed a complaint with the Federal Court, which upheld the lower court's decision.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
8C_290/2025: Decision on procedural prerequisites in the area of disability insurance
Summary of the Facts
The appellant challenged a decision of the IV office of the Canton of Thurgau, which did not enter into a new application for professional measures. The cantonal Administrative Court confirmed this decision. The appellant then filed a complaint with the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
8C_247/2025: Complaint against the termination of a legal refusal or delay process regarding supplementary benefits to the AHV/IV
Summary of the Facts
The appellant filed a complaint with the Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Zurich for legal refusal or delay, claiming that payments from the social insurance institution were not made in a timely manner. After payment was made, the cantonal court declared the case moot and closed the proceedings. The appellant filed a complaint with the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.
1C_257/2025: Judgment on the admissibility of a complaint against the order of extradition detention
Summary of the Facts
A.________, an Italian national, was taken into extradition detention in Switzerland based on an extradition request from Italy and a warrant from the Federal Office of Justice (BJ). After initially accepting a simplified extradition, he withdrew his consent and filed a request for release from detention, which was rejected by both the BJ and the complaint chamber of the Federal Criminal Court. In a complaint to the Federal Court, he requested immediate release from detention or substitute measures.
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9C_254/2025: Withdrawal of the legal remedy before the Federal Court regarding a tax dispute
Summary of the Facts
A.A.________ and B.A.________ filed a complaint with the Federal Court against a decision of the Federal Administrative Court dated March 10, 2025, regarding taxation for the tax period 2015. In a letter dated May 21, 2025, they declared the withdrawal of their legal remedy.
You can find the complete summary of the judgment in the Portal.