Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
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"there is no obligation to supply tap water"
— Silvio Belardi , Executive
"company policy is, like in many high-end establishments, to serve only bottled water at the table - which is sealed"
— Silvio Belardi , Executive
"if a person wanted running water, they could easily get that in the hotel - just not at the restaurant"
— Silvio Belardi , Executive
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The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
Italy's highest court ruled that hotels are not obligated to provide tap water to guests, dismissing a tourist's claim against a luxury hotel in the Dolomites.
An Italian court dismissed a tourist's complaint against a hotel that refused to serve tap water, stating that venues are not required to provide it.
Italy's Supreme Court ruled that hotels are not obligated to provide tap water to guests, dismissing a tourist's claim against a luxury hotel in the Dolomites.
Italy's highest court ruled that hotels are not obligated to provide tap water to guests, dismissing a tourist's claim against a luxury hotel in the Dolomites.
Italy's Supreme Court dismissed a tourist's lawsuit against a hotel that refused to serve free tap water, ruling that establishments are not required to provide it.
Italy's Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against a luxury hotel in the Dolomites, ruling that hotels are not obligated to provide free tap water to guests.
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