WARSAW, 3-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Robert Szustkowski has filed a lawsuit against Ringier Axel Springer Polska (RASP), seeking over PLN 54 million in damages for the publisher’s failure to comply with a 2020 Settlement Agreement. The case stems from RASP’s refusal to remove defamatory publications that violated Szustkowski’s dignity and good name, as agreed in the settlement.

In August 2024, Szustkowski demanded payment of the penalty after RASP continued to circulate articles falsely linking him to Russian influence. Despite the terms of the Settlement, RASP did not remove the damaging content. The lawsuit, which is being handled by attorney Elżbieta Kosińska-Kozak from Dubois & Partners, highlights the significant consequences of this breach, which has caused financial and personal harm to Szustkowski and his family.

The case could become one of the largest financial claims in Poland for personal rights violations, setting an important precedent in the media industry. Szustkowski’s legal action is grounded in the principle of pacta sunt servanda—agreements must be honored.

The lawsuit was filed on December 19, 2024.

SOURCE: EuropaWire