Cyprus Court of Appeal rejects lawsuit over 2008 luxury car accident

The Cyprus Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by businessman Stavros Dimosthenous and his wife regarding a vehicle accident on December 31, 2008. The plaintiffs had sought damages for personal injuries and the total destruction of their Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Coupe, claiming the crash was caused by a mechanical defect in the rear right wheel, axle, or fuel tank. The court ruled that no evidence was provided to support allegations of negligence by the dealership, Unicars Ltd, or the manufacturer.

Following the 2008 incident in Limassol, where the vehicle struck a curb and a residential wall before catching fire, the couple initiated legal proceedings in 2009. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to prove that the accident resulted from mechanical failure rather than driver error. Stavros Dimosthenous, who was later murdered in October 2025, had pursued the case for over a decade. The appellate decision effectively concludes the long-standing litigation against the automotive entities involved.