Castillo CSJN Ruling: Ordinary Labor Court Jurisdiction for Workplace Injuries
In 'Castillo, Ángel v. Cerámica Alberdi S.A.' (Sept 7, 2004), the Supreme Court invalidated federal court jurisdiction for workers compensation claims, returning cases to provincial and National Labor Courts.
Apply the Fallo Castillo CSJN precedent to your claim?
Consult Lead Attorney Dr. Guillermo Conti on a pure contingency fee basis:
Essential Conceptual Distinctions
- Binding Doctrine of Fallo Castillo CSJN: Mandatory Supreme Court / CNAT case law.
- Zero Court Filing Fees: Full statutory exemption under Article 20 LCT.
- Pure Contingency Fees: We get paid only upon successful financial recovery.
1. Landmark Holding on Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court established that occupational injury disputes are common labor law matters under Section 75(12) of the Constitution, prohibiting federal court diversions that infringed upon local labor courts.
2. Access to Specialized Labor Courts & Full Gratuity
This ruling ensures that injured workers in Buenos Aires litigate their claims before specialized labor courts with total statutory exemption from court fees under Article 20 LCT.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Ruling
Where are lawsuits filed if no administrative settlement is reached?
Before the National Labor Courts of Buenos Aires or provincial labor tribunals.
Are claims litigated in federal courts?
No. Federal courts were permanently excluded following the Castillo ruling.
Are there filing fees?
Zero fees. Workers benefit from full statutory court fee gratuity under Article 20 LCT.