Compensation

Surprising consumer laws reveal how you can receive compensation of hundreds of shekels for a technician's delay, what you are entitled to if a call center does not answer, and how to avoid unnecessary charges.

The settlement approved in court determines that CAL customers who previously received a temporary exemption from card fees may be eligible for a refund for one month. Who is included in the group, how much money will they receive, and what has changed since then?

In the motion to certify the lawsuit against the company, it was claimed that it prevents customers who purchased subscriptions for gas cylinders from utilizing their balance towards the end of the subscription period. The company claimed that customers are free to use the entire quantity. The court approved a settlement agreement reached between the parties, according to which SodaStream will...

A Chinese couple who paid in advance for a premium wedding catering package discovered after the event that they had received a cheaper menu due to staff error. The court ruled this a breach of contract and ordered the hotel to provide compensation.

The court ruled that Kirill Chaikin-Shachaf, known as "Kirill Art", a dance teacher convicted of raping his student Yuval Raz when she was a teenager, must pay her 705,321 shekels in compensation. The total damages were estimated at 1,268,128 shekels, with deductions made for criminal compensation and National Insurance Institute benefits.

Ayalon was ordered to pay special interest and legal expenses after failing to transfer 20,000 shekels to the plaintiff that it had already acknowledged. Despite its own expert confirming a 10% psychiatric disability following an accident, the company withheld payment. The result: an additional 12,500 shekels in interest.

A police force forcibly broke into a storage room door in Tel Aviv during a search, and only afterwards did it turn out that the premises were not the target of the operation at all. The court partially accepted the property owner's lawsuit and ordered the state to pay him 7,400 shekels, including legal expenses.

The teenager was stripped and attacked by students who treated him with aggressive violence - while inside the school during the lunch break. After being discharged from the hospital, he suffered from severe anxiety that led to suicidal thoughts. Although the municipality and the Ministry of Education tried to distance themselves from the incident - they will compensate the student with 420...

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ruled that the Zemer Local Council and the telecommunications company Bezeq are liable for an incident that led to a pregnant woman's miscarriage. The court apportioned 80% of the liability to the council and 20% to Bezeq.

The Ministry of Defense has demanded 30 million shekels in compensation from drone manufacturer Aerodrome for failing to meet tender conditions. The ministry has expressed willingness to negotiate to avoid a legal battle.

Despite a government decision, the Ministry of Finance has failed to attend meetings on combating protection rackets led by Itamar Ben Gvir. Two months after the pilot project was announced, no funds have been transferred to affected businesses.

A baby born in good condition at Sheba Tel HaShomer Hospital contracted a deadly bacteria and died a few days later. The court determined that there was a negligent delay in medical treatment and that the hospital failed to prove it took sufficient measures to prevent infection in the ward, and ordered compensation for the parents.

InterCure has reached a final settlement with the Israel Tax Authority for 230 million shekels in compensation for damages sustained during the October 7 attack. Following the announcement, the company's stock jumped by 34% on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

The Magistrate's Court in Netanya ruled that fuel that did not meet standards at a Paz gas station in Bat Yam, managed by the Rametop company, caused the breakdown of a five-month-old hybrid Toyota. The company will compensate the car owner and the insurance company AIG.

The court approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Flydubai. Passengers who purchased a connecting ticket but failed to reach their final destination due to a segment cancellation will be eligible for additional refunds via financial vouchers.

Supergas Power reports a 26% revenue increase to 493 million shekels and the sale of its gas operations for 395 million shekels. Consumers are set to receive over 31 million shekels in compensation as part of a settlement agreement.

Seven and a half years after a nightclub assault that left a young man requiring complex jaw surgery, a court has approved a settlement agreement awarding the victim 335,050 shekels in compensation.

Meitav raised management fees for members in the default pension fund during the first 10 years, despite the Capital Market Authority prohibiting it. As part of a settlement, Meitav will return money to 10,500 customers, totaling 1.2 million shekels. Active savers will receive the refund in the form of an exemption from management fees for 7 months.

During the demolition of an unauthorized structure in East Jerusalem, the ceiling of an additional floor was damaged, which was not included in the order, even though it was also illegal. The court ruled that the state was negligent.

Following a prolonged legal battle that began back in 2019, a settlement agreement was submitted to the District Court, deciding that the company Max It Finance will compensate businesses. Which businesses will receive an automatic refund?

An 83-year-old visually impaired man tripped over debris in the Har Homa neighborhood and required surgeries and long rehabilitation. The municipality claimed it was not responsible, but the court ruled: it will compensate him with 350,000 NIS.

The court ruled that the Julis local council is liable for the accident due to negligence in securing the site. The teenager was assigned 10% contributory negligence for entering the park despite knowing it was under construction.

The District Court ruled on a stormy conflict that lasted eight years, rejected the chain's claims, and determined that it will compensate the franchisee with millions of shekels following the unlawful cancellation of an agreement.

The morgue manager at Harvard Medical School spent years stealing and selling donated body parts on the black market. Following his eight-year prison sentence, the university has agreed to a $53 million settlement to resolve lawsuits from families who accused the institution of negligence.

Nine years after the iPhone throttling scandal, Apple will pay 10 million shekels as part of a settlement agreement approved in Israel, with the maximum compensation per eligible device standing at 1,890 shekels. A website has been launched where users can check their eligibility and submit an online claim form.

Missing shutters, uninsulated piping, cracks, and dampness—a court in Kfar Saba has ordered a contractor to pay compensation to an apartment buyer. The judge ruled that by ignoring the buyer's requests, the company forfeited its right to repair the defects itself.

New testimonies reveal the dire situation within the terrorist organization: Lebanese residents report that Hezbollah is struggling to survive as funds run dry and promised compensation for damaged homes remains unpaid. Lina, a resident of the Bekaa region, stated that she has given up on receiving the promised funds and will have to cover repair costs herself.

Following a class action lawsuit against Wizz Air over flight cancellations to Israel, 277 customers will receive a three-month membership extension. The court ruled that the proceedings provided tangible benefits to the affected group.

The Compensation Fund is opening the option to file claims for war damages and loss of wages, with the daily compensation amount potentially reaching hundreds of shekels for each absent employee.

The Tel Aviv District Court has approved a class action settlement against Hot Mobile, providing compensation to approximately 785,000 subscribers charged for an "international calls package" they did not request. Although the Attorney General opposed the settlement, the court approved it while staying execution pending a potential appeal.

A motorcyclist driving without insurance lost control due to potholes on Highway 70. The court ruled that Netivei Israel must pay him approximately a quarter of a million shekels for negligence in road maintenance.

The Haifa Magistrate's Court has ordered Netivei Israel to pay approximately 250,000 shekels to a scooter rider for injuries caused by poor road maintenance on Highway 70.

A Canadian resident selling an apartment in Ashkelon was unable to complete registration in time due to delays by the construction company. The buyers unilaterally cancelled the contract, but the court ruled they were in breach and ordered them to pay 200,000 shekels in compensation.

A maintenance worker attempted to retrieve a product stuck in a machine when a colleague activated it without warning. The incident resulted in the partial amputation of his finger. The Haifa Magistrate's Court rejected the company's claim of sole liability on the part of the employee, ruling that the lack of coordination is the employer's responsibility.

Since its IPO in 2021, the shares of infrastructure company Rimon have jumped over 300%, reaching a market cap of 5.3 billion shekels. CEO and controlling shareholder Yossi Almalem, who holds 13.6% of the shares, has requested an update to his compensation terms, including a retention bonus.

A young man who was injured during his military service suffered a disability and is dealing with PTSD. The insurance company claimed there was no functional impact, but the judge reached a different conclusion.

Following a recent court ruling that created uncertainty in the industry, the Ministry of Justice and the Urban Renewal Authority have published a framework that will allow real estate developers to offer tenants different compensation in Pinui-Binui and TAMA 38 projects. What do real estate experts think of the proposed framework?

Following a fatal motorcycle accident where the driver was killed, the young passenger was left with permanent disabilities. The court ordered the Karinit fund and the National Insurance Institute to pay 4.6 million shekels in compensation, as the passenger was unaware the motorcycle lacked mandatory insurance.

The Ministry of Justice and the Urban Renewal Authority have published a framework that will allow real estate developers to offer tenants different compensation in Pinui-Binui and TAMA 38 projects. The document was written following a recent court ruling that created immense uncertainty in the industry.

A court in Moscow accepted an appeal and ruled that a tenant is responsible for damage caused by their pet, even if they claimed it happened through no fault of their own. The result: the owner of the cat that turned on the faucet and flooded the apartment below will compensate the neighbor.

Apple has agreed to pay $150,000 in a settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit alleged that a Jewish employee was discriminated against and fired after requesting time off for Shabbat.

Max Stock has convened a shareholders' meeting to approve a 51% increase in the annual compensation of CEO and founder Ori Max to 7.77 million shekels. The move aims to incentivize continued value creation for the company and its shareholders.

Barak Abramov suffers a financial blow: The Supreme Court of the Football Association ruled that Beitar Jerusalem will pay the previously determined compensation, after rejecting the appeal of F.C. Ashdod, which had demanded 1.1 million shekels. According to the decision, Beitar Jerusalem will be forced to pay 450,000 shekels.

Two athletes who retired due to shoulder injuries sued, claiming the establishment prioritized achievements over health. The court agreed and warned: "Motivation must not cause lifelong damage."

The court ruled that Israeli passengers who purchased a flight subscription under the "All You Can Fly" program and were unable to use it during periods when the company stopped flying to Israel will receive an automatic extension of membership at no additional cost.

Against the backdrop of stalling negotiations, US President Donald Trump has threatened Tehran with counter-demands for compensation. He stated he has instructed his representatives to insist on payments for victims of the Iranian regime.

A young man who claimed functional disability after a car accident was filmed by the insurance company "Phoenix" performing strenuous physical tasks. However, the judge ruled that the footage does not rule out potential future loss of earning capacity.

Self-employed individuals pay National Insurance (Bituach Leumi) every month, but when the moment of truth arrives, many find themselves falling through the cracks. Attorney Tali Dayan explains why the burden of proof for the self-employed is higher, which mistakes can be costly, and how to prepare correctly before anything happens.

The Yakobi brothers, controlling shareholders of the Yakobi YSB group, are insisting on an upgrade to their compensation terms, but Adi Zim, a 16.5% shareholder, continues to block the move. Consequently, the executives are currently not receiving a salary.

A 70-year-old oncology patient broke his jaw and hip when he tripped over a hazard in the ambulance bay. A judge rejected the hospital's defense, which argued that the man was busy with his pants.