5.  The applicant was born in 1954 and lives in Velenje. 6.  On 10 April 1996 the applicant was injured in an accident at work. 7.  On 20 January 1998 the applicant instituted civil proceedings against his employer GVV in the Celje District Court (Okrožno sodišče v Celju) seeking damages in the amount of 5,053,330 Slovenian tolars (approximately 21,060 euros) for the injuries sustained.
Between 12 April 2001 and 10 April 2002 the applicant lodged six preliminary written submissions.
Between 24 September 1998 and 16 January 2001 he made five requests that a date be set for a hearing.
Of the three hearings held between 12 April 2001 and 23 May 2002, none was adjourned at the request of the applicant.
During the proceedings, the court appointed a medical expert. The court also sought an additional opinion from the appointed 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 4 September 2002. 8.  On 5 September 2002 the applicant appealed to the Celje Higher Court (Višje sodišče v Celju).
On 23 March 2005 the court allowed the applicant’s appeal in part.
The judgment was served on the applicant on 26 May 2005. 9.  On 22 June 2005 the applicant lodged an appeal on points of law with the Supreme Court (Vrhovno sodišče).
The proceedings are still pending.