Article 5 Rome II deviates for product liability: the law of the place where the product causes damage always applies, regardless of places of residence. This uniformises claims for defective goods, also in Rijswijk.
Application in Case of Injury in Rijswijk
A Chinese product purchased in Germany causes injury in Rijswijk, for example during use in a local shopping centre such as In de Muin: Dutch law applies. No exceptions as with tort. Rijswijk, as a commuter municipality near The Hague, sees many imported products via nearby shops and online orders.
Product liability covers defective production, design or information. EU Directive 85/374/EEC harmonises, but national nuances remain via Rome II, with possible claims at the subdistrict court in The Hague for Rijswijk residents.
Higher compensation in Scandinavia versus lower in Eastern Europe. Proof of defect lies with the victim, which is crucial in Rijswijk for incidents with electronics or toys from imports.
Case C-183/15: Court confirms strict place-of-damage rule. Companies strategically locate production, while Rijswijk consumers benefit from NL law for local damage.
Advice for Rijswijk consumers: document country of purchase and keep receipts for claims, and consult local legal assistance via the Juridisch Loket in The Hague.