4.  The applicant was born in in 1947 and lives in Bratislava. 5.  On 3 May 1991 the applicant filed an action for damages with the Bratislava I District Court. She claimed compensation for a work-related accident. 6.  On 9 September 1993 the District Court dismissed the action. The applicant appealed on 1 October 1993. 7.  On 31 August 1994 the Bratislava City Court quashed the first instance judgment. 8.  On 31 October 1996 the applicant extended her action in that she also claimed the protection of her right to protection of her reputation. 9.  On 31 July 1998 the Bratislava I District Court ordered an expert opinion to be submitted. 10.  The applicant filed a petition pursuant to Article 130 (3) of the Constitution in which she complained about the length of the proceedings. On 22 September 1999 the Constitutional Court found that the Bratislava I District Court had violated the applicant’s constitutional right to have her case examined without undue delays. 11.  On 18 December 2000 the Bratislava I District Court ordered an expert opinion. Subsequently the applicant unsuccessfully challenged the District Court judge. 12.  On 12 August 2002 the District Court decided on the expert’s fees. The applicant appealed against this decision. On 6 September 2002 she submitted to the court her comments on the expert’s conclusions. 13.  On 4 March 2003 the District Court invited the parties to submit further information. The proceedings are pending.