Facts

On 3 June 1990, the then 19-year-old [A.] suffered a serious traffic accident while riding a motorcycle, sustaining severe head and brain injuries with permanent damage. The negligent motorist [B.] disregarded her right of way, resulting in a violent collision. Consequently, [A.] demanded compensation for the accident-related damages from the liability insurer of the motorist, the [X.] Insurance. This was awarded to her in various court proceedings. However, the claims for satisfaction remained disputed. The Respondent had already paid [A.] an integrity compensation of CHF 81,600.-- as well as an additional satisfaction of CHF 150,000.-- (including interest). However, [A.] demanded a higher satisfaction amount and a lifelong satisfaction annuity. The Cantonal Court and the High Court of the Canton of Zug dismissed her claim.

Considerations

The Federal Court confirmed the decision of the lower instances. It stated that the awarded satisfaction amount of a total of CHF 140,000.-- is within the framework of the case law for comparable…