5.  The applicant was born in 1959 and lives in Velenje.¸ 6. On 26 June 1995 the applicant was injured in an accident at work. 7.  On 11 December 1997 the applicant instituted civil proceedings against his employer ZT in the Celje District Court (Okrožno sodišče v Celju) seeking damages in the amount of 3,833,150 tolars (approximately 15,980 euros) for the injuries sustained.
Between 27 December 1999 and 29 January 2002 the applicant lodged four preliminary written submissions.
Between 30 September 1998 and 11 January 2001 he made six requests that a date be set for a hearing.
Of the four hearings held between 3 April 2001 and 12 March 2002 none was adjourned at the request of the applicant. However, a hearing scheduled for 22 June 2000 was called off on the applicant’s request since he had received the employer’s reply to his claim only one day before this date.
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 29 April 2002. 8.  On 13 May 2002 the applicant appealed to the Celje Higher Court (Višje sodišče v Celju). ZT cross-appealed.
On 21 April 2005 the court allowed the applicant’s appeal in part and increased the damages awarded.
The judgment was served on the applicant on 24 May 2005. 9.  On 16 June 2005 the applicant lodged an appeal on points of law with the Supreme Court (Vrhovno sodišče).
The proceedings are still pending.