5.  The applicant was born in 1959 and lives in Celje. 6.  On 15 December 1997 the applicant was injured in an accident at work. The applicant’s employer I had taken out insurance with the insurance company ZM. 7.  On 11 June 1999 the applicant instituted civil proceedings against I and ZM in the Celje District Court (Okrožno sodišče v Celju) seeking damages in the amount of 2,122,757 Slovenian tolars (approximately 8,850 euros) for the injuries sustained.
Between 19 June 2000 and 7 April 2003 the applicant lodged six preliminary written submissions.
Between 18 September 2000 and 26 June 2002 he made four requests that a date be set for a hearing.
Of the four hearings held between 26 September 2002 and 24 April 2003, one was adjourned at the request of the applicant in order to allow him time to reply to I’s late submissions.
During the proceedings, the court appointed a medical expert.
At the last hearing, the court decided to deliver a written judgment. The judgment, upholding the applicant’s claim in part, was served on the applicant on 21 July 2003. 8.  On 23 July 2003 the applicant appealed to the Celje Higher Court (Višje sodišče v Celju).
On 19 May 2005 the court allowed the applicant’s appeal in part.
The judgment was served on the applicant on 8 September 2005. 9.  On 13 September 2005 the applicant lodged an appeal on points of law with the Supreme Court (Vrhovno sodišče).
On 13 September 2005 the Celje District Court discontinued the proceedings against I due to its bankruptcy. The proceedings against ZM continued.
The proceedings are still pending.