KRIK wins third court case against Kurir
The Commercial Appellate Court in Belgrade confirmed the verdict rejecting the lawsuit filed by Kurir's publisher against KRIK, thereby permanently concluding the last of three proceedings initiated by the tabloid's lawsuits. All lawsuits were filed due to articles that reported on the number of manipulative and false news items Kurir had on its covers annually.
TL;DR
- The Commercial Appellate Court in Belgrade confirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Kurir's publisher against KRIK.
- This ruling marks the final resolution of three lawsuits initiated by the tabloid against KRIK.
- The lawsuits were related to KRIK's reports analyzing the number of manipulative and false news items published by Kurir.
- KRIK's analysis found Kurir had at least 122 unfounded, biased, or manipulative news items on its covers in 2022.
- Kurir's publisher had sought 11 million dinars in damages, claiming KRIK was unfair competition.
- KRIK is currently involved in 13 active SLAPP lawsuits, which are used to intimidate journalists.
- SLAPP lawsuits against KRIK have been filed by high-ranking state officials, individuals linked to the ruling party, and those facing organized crime charges.