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30/07/2015
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The Procon-RJ, attached to the State Department of Consumer Protection and Defense, opened an investigation to determine the responsibility of Madureira Shopping Rio in the accident, which occurred on Wednesday (28/07), in which a portion of the ceiling gypsum establishment crashed near the mall entrance, leaving a slightly injured elderly. In addition to investigating the mall responsibility, the State Procon wonder if the injured elderly was promptly met by the establishment and are receiving the necessary assistance for their recovery.
The Consumer Protection Code (CDC) provides in Article 6, I, the consumer has the right to protection of life, health and safety against risks caused by practices in the supply of goods and services considered hazardous or harmful . The CDC also provides in Article 14 that the service provider is responsible, regardless of fault, for repairing damages caused to consumers for defects related to the provision of services.
The Madureira Shopping will have a period of 15 working days from receipt of the notification, to provide clarifications. If the deadline is not met, the establishment will be fined.
Source: Procon-RJ
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