Francovich v. Italy

Francovich v. Italy is a landmark case where the European Court of Justice established that member states can be held responsible if they fail to implement EU law properly, causing individuals to suffer damages. In this case, Italian workers were denied compensation because Italy didn't adopt a required EU directive. The Court ruled that individuals could seek compensation from their government for losses caused by such omissions, emphasizing the obligation of member states to comply with EU laws to protect citizens' rights.