24.10.2009 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 256/26 |
Order of the Court of First Instance of 4 September 2009 — Inalca and Cremonini v Commission
(Case T-174/06) (1)
(Non-contractual liability - OLAF investigations concerning irregularities in export refunds on beef and veal exported to Jordan - Communication to the national authorities of information on the facts capable of giving rise to criminal proceedings - National decision to recover the refunds - Provision of Guarantees - Action for damages - Limitation period - Continuing nature of the harm - Partial inadmissibility - Causation)
2009/C 256/48
Language of the case: Italian
Parties
Applicant: Inalca SpA — Industria Alimentaria Carni (Castelvetro, Italy) and Cremonini SpA (Castelvetro) (represented by: F. Sciandone and C. D’Andria, lawyers)
Defendant: Commission of the European Communities (represented by: M. Nolin and V. Di Bucci, Agents)
Re:
Action for non-contractual damages seeking compensation for loss allegedly suffered by the applicants as a result of the communication to the Italian authorities of the findings of an investigation conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), implicating the applicants, to ascertain whether certain refunds for beef and veal exported to Jordan were lawful.
Operative part of the order
1. |
The action is dismissed. |
2. |
Inalca SpA — Industria Alimentaria Carni and Cremonini SpA are ordered to pay the costs. |