Action brought on 09/08/2011 - Catinis v Commission

(Case T-447/11)

Language of the case: English

Parties

Applicant: Lian Catinis (Damascus, Syria) (represented by: S. Pappas, lawyer)

Defendant: European Commission

Form of order sought

Annul the contested decision as far as the non-closure of the investigation and the rejection of access to the applicant's personal file are concerned; and

Order the defendant to pay the costs.

Pleas in law and main arguments

In support of the action, the applicant relies primarily on the plea of breach of law, as well as the duty to state reasons in support of the decision to continue the investigation beyond any reasonable time and not to have it closed.

Further, the applicant relies on the plea of breach of the duty to state reasons in support of the decision not to allow access to the investigation file.

Lastly, the applicant alleges breaches of fundamental rights and general principles of law, in particular of the principle of good administration, presumption of innocence and right of defence.

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