The Sintra court on Tuesday ruled in favor of SIC, in a process in which the station – part of the Impresa group, owner of Expresso – sought compensation from Cristina Ferreira and the company Amor Ponto, Lda (formerly known as Cristina Ferreira Lda). which she owns with her father) was charged with “sudden and sudden” breach of contract in 2020. The broadcaster was acquitted, but the company that owned her was obligated to compensate SIC.
The court decided, according to the ruling seen by SIC Notícias, “(…) cThe first defendant Amor Punto Elda., (…), was ordered to pay to the plaintiff SIC Sociedade Independente de Comunicação SA the sum of €3,315,998.67 (three million three hundred and fifteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight euros and sixty-seven cents), plus interest at the commercial rate, From the date of service until actual and full payment.
The court justifies this decision by saying:Amor Ponto Lda is ordered to pay the arbitration compensation to SIC, and to relieve Cristina Ferreira from this order” with the fact that she “understood that the contract for the provision of tangible services signed was between SIC and Amor Ponto Lda., and should not be confused with his contract. Majority shareholders and director.”
Recall that on July 17, 2020, Cristina Ferreira decided to unilaterally terminate her association with SIC, thus terminating the contract that bound her until November 30, 2022.
“SIC regrets the sudden and abrupt decision, but despite the disappointment, it wants to thank Cristina Ferreira for the work developed throughout this short but intense period, within a winning team, which will continue to dedicate its talent and professionalism to deserve the trust of the public,” SIC highlighted. In the statement issued four years ago.