Official Journal of the European Union

C 198/27

(Case T-217/11)(1)

((Non-contractual liability - Treatment by the Ombudsman of a complaint concerning the improper management of the list of suitable candidates for a general competition - Investigatory powers - Due diligence - Loss of opportunity - Non-pecuniary damage))

(2015/C 198/35)

Language of the case: French

Parties

Applicant: Claire Staelen (Bridel, Luxembourg) (represented initially by L. Levi, M. Vandenbussche and A. Blot, subsequently by F. Wies and A. Hertzog and lastly by V. Olona, lawyers)

Defendant: European Ombudsman (represented by: G. Grill, acting as Agent, assisted by D. Waelbroeck and A. Duron, lawyers)

Re:

Action for damages seeking to obtain compensation for harm allegedly suffered by the applicant as a result of the approach taken by the European Ombudsman in the treatment of her complaint concerning the improper management of the list of suitable candidates for General Competition EUR/A/151/98, on which she appeared as a successful candidate.

Operative part of the judgment

The Court:

1.Orders the European Ombudsman to pay compensation of EUR 7 000 to Ms Claire Staelen;

2.Dismisses the action as to the remainder;

3.Orders the Ombudsman to bear half of his own costs and to pay half of those of Ms Staelen;

4.Orders Ms Staelen to bear half of her own costs and to pay half of those of the Ombudsman.

(1)

OJ C 204, 9.7.2011.