Lino Liao v Council of the European Union. (Officials) [1997] EUECJ T-15/96 (6 November 1997)

Lino Liao v Council of the European Union. (Officials) [1997] EUECJ T-15/96 (6 November 1997)

The Court held that while there was a delay in drawing up the staff report, the applicant failed to demonstrate actual compensable damage or a causal link between the delay and any alleged harm. The action for damages was therefore inadmissible and unfounded.

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Citation
[1997] EUECJ T-15/96
Parties
Applicant: Lino Liao; Respondent: Council of the European Union
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Action for Annulment and Damages / Judgment
Outcome
action dismissed
Legal Topics
Officials, Staff Report, Delay, Actions for Annulment, Actions for Damages, Admissibility, Damage
European Union Law Employment Law Officials Staff Report Delay Actions for Annulment Actions for Damages Admissibility +1 more

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Parties

Lino Liao

Applicant

Council of the European Union

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Action for Annulment and Damages / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the delay in drawing up the applicant's staff report constitutes a breach justifying annulment or damages
  2. 2 Whether the action for damages is admissible
  3. 3 Whether the applicant suffered compensable damage

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that while there was a delay in drawing up the staff report, the applicant failed to demonstrate actual compensable damage or a causal link between the delay and any alleged harm. The action for damages was therefore inadmissible and unfounded.

Court Disposition

action dismissed

Orders

  • The action is dismissed.
  • The applicant shall bear his own costs and pay those of the Council of the European Union.