Regime de responsabilidade civil das torcidas organizadas no Brasil

Abstract

This paper analyzes the civil liability of organized supporter groups in Brazil, based on civil and sports legislation, focusing on the strict and joint liability of organizations, their leaders, and members for damages caused during sporting events. It provides a historical overview of these groups, acknowledging their cultural significance while addressing the issues arising from stadium violence. The research adopts a dogmatic-analytical pproach, relying on legal scholarship, statutory law, and recent case law from the Courts of Justice of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It concludes that the legislation represents progress in protecting supporters and preventing harm, though its application requires caution to avoid injustices among the parties involved. The effectiveness of this legal framework depends on a balanced interpretation of the principles of proportionality and causation, ensuring accountability of the true offenders without undermining the right of association or the social nature of supporter groups