TEAM v Commission (External relations) [2000] EUECJ C-13/99P (15 June 2000)

TEAM v Commission (External relations) [2000] EUECJ C-13/99P (15 June 2000)

The appeal was dismissed because the Court found no procedural irregularity or legal error in the Court of First Instance's handling of the proceedings, assessment of evidence, or application of the principles of non-contractual liability. The appellant failed to establish a sufficiently direct causal link between the Commission's conduct and the alleged damage, and the exclusion of certain documents was justified and reasoned.

Citation
[2000] EUECJ C-13/99P
Parties
Appellant: TEAM Srl; Respondent: Commission
Jurisdiction
European Union
Judgment Date
15 June 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Non Contractual Liability, Tendering Procedure Annulment, Compensation for Loss of Opportunity, Procedural Fairness, Causation in Damages Claims
European Union Law Public Procurement Administrative Law Non Contractual Liability Tendering Procedure Annulment Compensation for Loss of Opportunity Procedural Fairness Causation in Damages Claims

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Parties

TEAM Srl

Appellant

Commission

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's rights of defence and equality of arms were infringed during the proceedings
  2. 2 Whether the Court of First Instance erred in its assessment of evidence and reasoning
  3. 3 Whether the principles of non-contractual liability in public procurement were correctly applied, particularly regarding loss of opportunity and causation

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the Court found no procedural irregularity or legal error in the Court of First Instance's handling of the proceedings, assessment of evidence, or application of the principles of non-contractual liability. The appellant failed to establish a sufficiently direct causal link between the Commission's conduct and the alleged damage, and the exclusion of certain documents was justified and reasoned.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Dismisses the appeal
  • Orders TEAM Srl to pay the costs