Case C- 57/21 RegioJet [Archived]

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Case C- 57/21 RegioJet [Archived]

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OutlineA national reference from Czechia seeking clarification regarding the evidence disclosure under the EU Damages Directive 2014/104/EU (the Damages Directive).
Latest developmentsOn 12 January 2023, the Court of Justice held (amongst other things) that a national court may order the disclosure of certain evidence for the purpose of proceedings for damages connected with an alleged infringement of competition law, even if the proceedings have been stayed owing to the Commission’s initiation of an investigation concerning the same infringement. That court must, however, ensure that the disclosure of the relevant evidence is actually necessary and proportionate for the purpose of the action for damages and complies with the Damages Directive.
PartiesApplicant:• RegioJet a.s. (RegioJet)Respondent:• České dráhy, a.s. (České dráhy): České dráhy is the State owned railway company.
MarketRailway services.
Background to referenceBackgroundOn 25 January 2012, the Czech Competition Authority opened an investigation
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Damages definition
What does Damages mean?

The monetary compensation awarded by law to a person for the legal wrong done to him.

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