Tula's "Proton" Loses Lawsuit Against Ministry of Defense Over 330 Million Rubles
Tula's "Proton" lost its lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense, failing to recover 330 million rubles because the court deemed the contracts fixed-price. The court also found "Proton" responsible for delivery delays and misuse of funds, leading to its current insolvency amid 620 million rubles in creditor claims.
The company Tula's "Proton" has lost its lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense and was unable to recover the claimed 330 million rubles. The court ruled that the contracts represented fixed-price models and therefore could not be unilaterally changed. Furthermore, the court confirmed that the Ministry of Defense had met its financial obligations. However, during the proceedings, the court identified shortcomings on the part of "Proton" regarding adherence to delivery deadlines and the misuse of advance payments. Due to these operational deficiencies, the court imposed a penalty and interest on the company. "Proton" is currently undergoing insolvency proceedings, with creditors' claims even exceeding this amount, totaling 620 million rubles.