What is the ruling on an injured party receiving compensation or a fine from the one who caused the damage that resulted from their negligence and carelessness, without intent?
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If a worker or employee damages something belonging to the employer due to negligence or dereliction of duty, he is liable for what he damaged. However, if it is damaged without his negligence or dereliction, then he is not liable. This is because a private employee is considered a trustee (ameen), and thus he is not liable for what perishes while in his possession or under his action, except in cases of transgression or dereliction of duty. Therefore, the aggrieved party is not entitled to compensation from the worker unless the worker transgressed or was negligent.
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