Action brought on 12 February 2020 — AI v ECDC

(Case T-79/20)

(2020/C 129/06)

Language of the case: English

Parties

Applicant: AI (represented by: L. Levi and A. Champetier, lawyers)

Defendant: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

Form of order sought

The applicant claims that the Court should:

—	annul the decision dated 5 April 2019 rejecting his request for assistance of 10 April 2018;

—	annul, if need be, the decision dated 4 November 2019 rejecting his complaint dated 5 July 2019;

—	order financial compensation which can be evaluated, ex aequo et bono, as the sum of EUR 75 000;

—	order the reimbursement of his legal costs incurred.

Pleas in law and main arguments

In support of the action, the applicant relies on three pleas in law.

1.	First plea in law, alleging violation of the duty to state reasons and the right to be heard.

2.	Second plea in law, alleging manifest error of assessment and a breach of Article 24 of the Staff Regulations.

3.	Third plea in law, alleging violation of the duty of care.