Latest Judgments of the Federal Supreme Court
Here you will find the most recent judgments of the Federal Supreme Court (FSC) from bger.ch. For the first three judgments, we present detailed summaries with facts, considerations, and dispositives. For the further judgments, you will find a summary of the facts for each. The complete summaries of all judgments are available in the Lexplorer portal. There you can configure your newsletter and receive the latest judgments individually tailored to your areas of law.
1C_339/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning international legal assistance
Summary of the facts
The present case concerns a procedure of international legal assistance in criminal matters between Switzerland and France. French authorities had initiated a legal assistance commission to investigate illegal animal trade with connections to Switzerland. The Geneva State Ministry subsequently initiated investigations, which involved, among other things, the seizure of items from a safe deposit box and the collection of personal data. The appellant A.________ opposed the transmission of the collected data to the French authorities and demanded, among other things, the lifting of the measures carried out. The lower court dismissed the appeal.
Summary of the considerations
- E.1: The appeal in public law matters is admissible according to Art. 84 BGG only if a particularly significant case exists, which may occur, among other things, in the event of violation of fundamental procedural principles or serious defects in the foreign procedures. It is incumbent upon the appellant to prove these conditions. - E.2: The transmission of information by the lower court to the French authorities is legally admissible, as the relevant legal assistance request is sufficiently substantiated. The lack of detailed reasoning in the final decision of the State Ministry is, according to consistent case law, cured by the examination of the lower court. - E.2 (Continuation): The allegation that the French request contained unidentifiable or unclear passages does not justify refusal of legal assistance, as these passages were not relevant for the decisions at issue. - E.3: The appellant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the alleged violations of his right to be heard or the requirements of proportionality constitute a particularly significant case according to Art. 84 para. 2 BGG.
Summary of the dispositive
The appeal was declared inadmissible, and the procedural costs were imposed on the appellant.
5A_229/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning personality protection in article publication
Summary of the facts
A.________ Sàrl, operator of the online magazine E.________, published an article about D.________, a former banker, in which information about ongoing criminal and tax proceedings against him was mentioned. D.________ sued for protection of his personality and demanded that the article be removed from the website. The lower court ordered the defendants to publish the judgment on their website. The defendants appealed this decision to the Federal Supreme Court.
Summary of the considerations
The appeal was filed in form and on time and meets the admissibility requirements under the articles of the Federal Supreme Court Act. The Federal Supreme Court examines whether the lower court correctly assessed a violation of personality rights under Art. 28 ZGB in connection with the publication of the article. The balance between the right to freedom of expression of the press and the right to personality protection is decisive. The lower court found that the publication of the article constitutes a personality violation, as the tax and criminal aspects relate to the privacy of the respondent and have no connection to his public role as a person of relative contemporary history. The publication of the article about D.________'s tax and criminal situation was considered unjustified, as there was no overriding public interest in disseminating the information. The obligation to publish the dispositive of the contested judgment does not constitute a disproportionate measure, as it merely represents a precise finding of the personality violation and does not disclose additional information. The appeal was dismissed overall, as the lower court's considerations show no violation of the law.
Summary of the dispositive
The Federal Supreme Court dismisses the appeal. The court costs are imposed on the appellants, and no party compensation is awarded.
4A_250/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning insufficient reasoning
Summary of the facts
The Federal Supreme Court had to decide on an appeal by A.________ against a decision of the Cour des poursuites et faillites of the Cantonal Court of the Canton of Vaud dated 22 April 2026. This decision had declared the appeal against the definitive debt enforcement of an amount of CHF 14,430.90 plus interest as well as CHF 972.10 inadmissible. The appellant did not provide sufficient reasoning against this decision.
Summary of the considerations
- E.1: The lower court declared the appeal by A.________ inadmissible as the underlying decision of the justice of the peace dated 28 January 2026 recognized a legally binding and enforceable tax assessment as the basis for the definitive debt enforcement according to Art. 80 para. 1 SchKG.
- E.2: The appeal to the Federal Supreme Court was insufficiently reasoned according to Art. 42 para. 2 and 106 para. 2 BGG, as the appellant did not explain how the lower court allegedly violated the law (referring to case law: BGE 142 III 364 E. 2.4; 140 III 86 E. 2).
- E.3: Due to the deficient reasoning, the Federal Supreme Court could not enter into the appeal under the simplified procedure according to Art. 108 para. 1 lit. b BGG. A brief reasoning according to Art. 108 para. 3 BGG was included.
- E.4: The appellant bears the court costs (Art. 66 para. 1 BGG). No party compensation was awarded (Art. 68 para. 3 BGG).
Summary of the dispositive
The dispositive provides for non-admission of the appeal, imposition of court costs on the appellant, and exclusion of party compensations.
4A_253/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning deadline compliance and advance payment
Summary of the facts
The appellant requested, in connection with a brokerage services contract, the annulment of a judgment of the Geneva first instance court and the conviction of the respondents to pay CHF 155,250. After the Geneva Civil Chamber granted the appellant several deadline extensions for payment of the cost advance, it refused a further extension or restoration of the deadline and declared the appeal inadmissible due to non-payment of the advance.
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9C_92/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning occupational pension
Summary of the facts
The appellant, A.________, filed an appeal against a judgment of the Cantonal Court of Vaud, Cour des assurances sociales, dated 11 December 2024. During the proceedings, the parties twice requested a suspension of the procedure. By letter dated 3 July 2026, the appellant declared withdrawal of the appeal.
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9C_293/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning advance payment obligation within occupational pension scheme
Summary of the facts
The appellant, born in 1968, was insured against death and disability risks within the framework of mandatory occupational pension by the BVG compensation office during certain periods. She received disability insurance pensions since 2007 with some interruptions. By claim, she demanded various pension benefits from occupational pension, including an advance payment obligation according to Art. 26 para. 4 BVG. The Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Zurich rejected the request to oblige the respondents to make advance payments.
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4A_248/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning inadmissible appeal against granting of debt enforcement
Summary of the facts
An appellant (A.________) filed an appeal against a decision of the Cour des poursuites et faillites of the Cantonal Court of the Canton of Vaud. This court had previously declared an appeal inadmissible which was directed against the granting of definitive debt enforcement by the justice of the peace in the context of a debt enforcement against the respondent (B.________). The debt enforcement was based on an undisputed tax assessment.
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9F_12/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning uneconomical conduct in health insurance
Summary of the facts
Dr. med. A.________, operator of a medical practice in the Canton of Lucerne, was ordered by the arbitration court due to uneconomical treatment for the years 2012 and 2013 to reimburse CHF 284,790.- to various health insurers and to pay additional amounts. After an unsuccessful appeal (9C_784/2023) and further debt enforcement procedures, he filed a revision request with the Federal Supreme Court. He relied on Art. 121 lit. c and d BGG and claimed that decisive facts (in particular the inadequacy of the billing statistics used) were not properly considered.
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1C_25/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning removal of the syndic
Summary of the facts
The then syndic of Perroy, Didier Haldimann, was subject to an administrative investigation that found conflicts of interest and disregard of recusal rules. Further irregularities and a long-standing illness led the Cantonal Council of Vaud to organize a referendum on the removal of the syndic. After confirmation of this decision by the cantonal constitutional court, two votes were held, in which the removal of the syndic was decided. Several citizens and organizations filed appeals against these decisions before the Federal Supreme Court.
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2C_385/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning waiver of attorney-client privilege and legal aid
Summary of the facts
A.________ filed an appeal with the appeal commission in attorney matters of the Canton of Thurgau against a decision of the attorney commission of the Canton of Thurgau concerning waiver of attorney-client privilege and requested legal aid. The appeal commission rejected the request and demanded a cost advance, otherwise the appeal would not be admitted. A.________ filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court requesting annulment of the decision and, subsidiarily, remand for new assessment.
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4A_246/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning insufficient reasoning for debt enforcement
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal against a decision of the Cantonal Court Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Chamber of the Canton of Vaud dated 22 April 2026. This court had dismissed his appeal against a definitive debt enforcement based on an undisputed and therefore final tax assessment order.
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7B_727/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning pre-trial detention
Summary of the facts
A.________ was accused in a criminal proceeding of various offenses (including assault, bodily harm, deprivation of liberty) and was arrested on 23 January 2026. The coercive measures court extended pre-trial detention several times, most recently until 15 June 2026. An appeal by A.________ against the detention extension was dismissed by the indictment chamber of the Canton of St. Gallen on 7 May 2026. A.________ was released from detention on 15 June 2026, making the proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court moot.
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1C_357/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning cost allocation in the remediation of a contaminated site
Summary of the facts
A.________ SA sold two parcels of land to B.________ SA in 2000. One of these plots was classified as a contaminated site requiring remediation in 2005. The cost allocation for the investigation, monitoring, and remediation measures was made in 2024 by the cantonal Office for Energy and Environment (SENE). This was upheld by the cantonal authorities, with A.________ SA unsuccessfully appealing against the decision. It now turns to the Federal Supreme Court with an appeal to reduce its share of the costs.
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4A_147/2026: Dismissal of the appeal concerning rent payments and eviction
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ was tenant of a commercial space rented by the respondent B.________ SA. On 30 October 2025, the rental court ordered eviction of the business premises and payment of outstanding amounts totaling CHF 133,647.20 (including interest). A.________ unsuccessfully requested a new hearing, arguing that he had to miss the hearing due to health problems. After appealing to the cantonal court, which confirmed this decision, A.________ unsuccessfully turned to the Federal Supreme Court.
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4A_587/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning validity of loan contracts
Summary of the facts
The appellant, widow of the decedent (deceased November 2018), concluded an inheritance contract shortly before his death and waived her inheritance claims in exchange for payment of 10 million francs. After the decedent's death, a dispute arose regarding the validity and existence of three loan contracts which the appellant allegedly concluded in January 2019 with the three eldest children of the deceased. The purpose of the loans was to pay inheritance taxes. The validity and existence of these contracts was clarified by several courts.
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4D_15/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning rental disputes
Summary of the facts
The appellant (tenant) concluded a lease agreement on 10 December 2016 for two merged duplex apartments as well as three parking spaces and associated outdoor areas. Due to a debt enforcement by the then property owner, rent payments were collected by the debt enforcement office from March 2020. Despite corresponding instructions, the appellant paid the rents directly to the previous landlord and not to the debt enforcement office. After repeated late payment notifications, the debt enforcement office terminated the lease as of 30 April 2025. The claim for eviction was subsequently pursued up to the Federal Supreme Court.
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4A_254/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning debt enforcement in enforcement proceedings
Summary of the facts
A.________ challenged a decision of the justice of the peace, which had granted definitive debt enforcement in enforcement proceeding no. xxx for an amount of CHF 13,828.15 plus interest as well as CHF 1,623.30 in favor of B.________. The lower court, the Cour des poursuites et faillites of the Cantonal Court of the Canton of Vaud, declared the appeal by A.________ inadmissible as he did not sufficiently address the reasoning of the first instance. A.________ then filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court.
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7B_166/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning dismissal of criminal proceedings against a bank employee
Summary of the facts
A.________ managed two construction companies whose projects were credit-financed by Bank E.________. G.________ AG was involved as a capital provider and filed a criminal complaint for misuse of funds by A.________. The public prosecutor filed charges against A.________ but dismissed the proceedings against the deputy director of Bank E.________, B.________. The Zurich Cantonal Court dismissed the appeal of G.________ AG against this dismissal.
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7B_38/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning standing to appeal the dismissal of proceedings
Summary of the facts
In the present case, the appellant A.________, as owner of two construction companies (C.________ AG and D.________ AG), was involved in construction projects partly co-financed by Bank E.________ AG. Criminal complaints were filed against A.________ for embezzlement of construction account funds. A parallel investigation against the deputy director of Bank E.________ AG, B.________, was dismissed by the public prosecutor. The lower court did not admit the appeal by A.________ against the dismissal, leading him to turn to the Federal Supreme Court.
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9C_391/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning missing indication of the contested decision
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court on 16 May 2026 against a decision of the Federal Administrative Court dated 8 April 2026 (C-9380/2025). However, the contested decision was not attached to the appeal. The Federal Supreme Court therefore set a deadline until 8 June 2026 by order of 19 May 2026 to submit the missing decision. On 12 June 2026, the appellant requested restoration of the deadline, claiming illness prevented timely processing of the matter. Nevertheless, he was unable to submit the contested decision.
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5A_236/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning excessive length of proceedings in determination of maintenance claim
Summary of the facts
The decision concerns a dispute over an alleged violation of the right to a fair trial and an effective remedy (Art. 6 and 13 ECHR) in connection with excessive length of proceedings in determining a maintenance claim for a child in a civil law matter. The lower court declared the appellant’s appeal moot after the first instance court had meanwhile issued a decision.
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8C_427/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning appeal instructions and legal aid
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ challenged an order of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich, which qualified his appeal as inadmissible, refused legal aid, and imposed court costs on him. The dispute concerned alleged legal violations by the head of the Department of Social Affairs of the City of Winterthur and the housing assistance.
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7B_639/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning extension of an inpatient therapeutic measure
Summary of the facts
A.________, subject to an inpatient therapeutic measure according to Art. 59 StGB, requested before the Federal Supreme Court the annulment of an extension of this measure by the lower court and its limitation to a maximum duration of two years. The ordered extension for a further three years had previously been confirmed by the Zurich Cantonal Court.
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5A_462/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning payment orders
Summary of the facts
The appellant, A.________, challenged the decision of the supervisory authority in debt enforcement and bankruptcy matters of the Bern Higher Court dated 8 May 2026. In this decision, the complaint filed by B.________ AG against the debt enforcement office of the Bern Jura concerning the issuance of a second payment order was upheld. Due to an error in the first payment order of 9 September 2025, the debt enforcement office issued a second payment order on 22 September 2025, which was deemed an impermissible duplication by the supervisory authority.
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8C_367/2026: Decision on reimbursement of short-time work compensation
Summary of the facts
A.________ AG received short-time work compensation amounting to a total of CHF 625,560 during the COVID-19 pandemic from April 2020 to February 2022. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), after an inspection by an external audit firm, ordered on 9 July 2025 that short-time work compensation for actors and assistant directors amounting to CHF 62,449.15 was wrongly paid out, as these persons were employed under fixed-term contracts which, according to Art. 33 para. 1 lit. e AVIG, are not creditable. SECO demanded reimbursement of the corresponding amount.
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5A_649/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning vaccination in cases of parental disagreement
Summary of the facts
A.________ and B.________, the parents of C.________ born in 2019, are separated and have joint custody. The mother turned to the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) because the father opposed the child's booster vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The KESB approved the vaccination, after which the father filed an appeal with the Bern Higher Court, which dismissed the appeal. The father requested the Federal Supreme Court to overturn the higher court's decision.
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4A_252/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning definitive debt enforcement and tax assessment
Summary of the facts
The appeal is directed against a decision of the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Chamber of the Cantonal Court of Vaud, which declared an appeal by A.________ against the order of the justice of the peace dated 28 January 2026 inadmissible. The order concerned definitive debt enforcement in the amount of CHF 14,235.45 plus interest as well as CHF 1,334.35, based on an undisputed tax assessment.
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4A_355/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning definitive debt enforcement
Summary of the facts
A bank (Banque B.________ SA) initiated a debt enforcement proceeding against A.________. The subject was a joint suretyship and a contractual penalty. The payment order included amounts of CHF 60,263.17 (plus interest) and CHF 40,527.88 (plus interest). The first instance judge granted definitive debt enforcement on 10 December 2024 for CHF 55,532.25 (plus interest). The cantonal authority (Cour des poursuites et faillites of the Cantonal Court of Vaud) dismissed the appeal by A.________ against the debt enforcement on 28 May 2025. A.________ then filed an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court and requested annulment of the lower court's decision and remand to the lower court.
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9C_197/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning pension entitlement under disability insurance
Summary of the facts
The appellant, a trained hairdresser, requested a re-examination of a pension entitlement under disability insurance (IV) in June 2021. The IV office Bern rejected the claim by decision dated 26 September 2025, which was confirmed by the Administrative Court of the Canton of Bern in January 2026. The dispute concerned whether the lower court violated the law by denying the pension entitlement without further investigations.
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4A_97/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning maintenance claims and payment agreement
Summary of the facts
The respondent (B.________) sued the appellant (A.________) for outstanding claims from a payment agreement concluded on 11 October 2010 (CHF 177,200.-- plus interest) as well as from a divorce judgment of the District Court Meilen dated 23 August 2010 (maintenance claims, CHF 60,713.05 plus interest). The Cantonal Court Nidwalden granted provisional and definitive debt enforcement for the mentioned claim amounts. The lower court, the Higher Court of the Canton of Nidwalden, dismissed the appellant's appeal.
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9C_424/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning cantonal and municipal taxes
Summary of the facts
A.A.________ and B.A.________, represented by their lawyer, filed an appeal against the decision of the Administrative Court of the Canton of St. Gallen dated 19 May 2026 regarding the cantonal and municipal taxes of the Canton of St. Gallen for the tax periods 2012-2021. The appeal was, however, filed only after the expiry of the appeal deadline according to Art. 100 para. 1 BGG.
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4A_16/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning rent reduction and damages
Summary of the facts
The appellant, a former tenant of commercial premises, demanded from the respondent, the landlord, various refunds for allegedly wrongly charged rents due to unremedied defects (in particular problems with ventilation, water damage, and odor issues) as well as damages for lost profits. The lower court dismissed the appellant's claims, partly also not entering into the appellant's appeal due to insufficient reasoning.
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9C_361/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning health insurance
Summary of the facts
The dispute concerned the legality of a cost participation (deductible and co-payment) as well as additionally imposed interest, reminder fees, and collection charges demanded by SWICA Health Insurance Ltd. in the context of medical treatment. The appellant challenged the judgment of the Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Basel-Stadt, which confirmed the legality of this claim.
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4A_256/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning entitlement to definitive debt enforcement
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ challenged a decision of the Cour des poursuites et faillites of the Cantonal Court of the Canton of Vaud, which declared the appeal he filed inadmissible. The dispute concerned the granting of definitive debt enforcement in a debt enforcement proceeding initiated by B.________ against A.________, based on a legally binding and enforceable title.
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