Dubai Court Upholds Dismissal of Dh150,000 Compensation Claim

Apr 7, 2026

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Apr 7, 2026 12:30

Dubai court upholds dismissal of Dh150,000 compensation claim, rules no abuse of legal rights

## Court Decision

The Dubai Court of Appeal has confirmed the dismissal of a Dh150,000 compensation claim, ruling that there was no misuse of legal rights. The court ordered the plaintiff to cover court costs and legal fees, and the security deposit was seized.

## Case Background

The case involved a former employee of an aircraft maintenance company in Dubai who claimed reputational damage and financial loss after being dismissed for alleged misconduct. The plaintiff argued that a complaint filed against him was retaliatory and in bad faith.

## Legal Arguments

The defendant's lawyer, Mohammed Al Awami Al Mansoori, argued that the complaint was a legitimate exercise of legal rights, protected under the constitution. The court found no evidence of bad faith or intent to harm, noting that the closure of a criminal case does not automatically indicate malicious intent.

## Court's Rationale

The court emphasized that complaints are lawful unless filed with the intent to harm. It cited Article 106 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law, which allows reporting suspected criminal conduct unless done without legitimate interest or for improper purposes. The court found no evidence supporting the plaintiff's claims of abuse of process or improper motive.

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