/PRNewswire/ - Dutch entrepreneur and behavioral design expert Bas Wouters has filed a civil lawsuit in the Netherlands against Dr. Robert Cialdini along with several US-based individuals and organizations linked to matters involving the Cialdini Institute.

No court has issued a ruling on the case so far, and the defendants retain the right to dispute the claims.

Civil complaint lodged before a Dutch court

The Dutch civil filing seeks damages totaling approximately 31.99 million euros. Named defendants in the proceeding include Robert Cialdini, Bobette Gorden, Cialdini Institute LLC, Influence At Work LLC, Samir Patel and Christopher Phelps.

The dispute centers on Cialdini Institute affairs

According to the Dutch complaint, the legal conflict involves alleged business misconduct, contract breaches, shareholder-related issues, intellectual property matters and claimed commercial losses connected to the Cialdini Institute.

Wouters previously participated in developing and expanding the Cialdini Institute internationally. The filing states the institute operated globally with business activities, an extensive contact list and an estimated corporate value.

The filing references a disputed share transfer

The complaint asserts that Wouters position, investments, shareholder rights and related business interests were harmed by actions and decisions of the defendants. The documents also reference contested events surrounding the transfer of Wouters majority stake in the Cialdini Institute.

Court proceedings remain ongoing

"No court has yet ruled on the merits of the claims", said Tim Delmee, legal counsel for Wouters and the Dutch companies. "The allegations are set out in the Dutch civil complaint and will be clarified during the court process. The defendants will have the opportunity to present their position in court."

Documents available for review

The Dutch civil complaint, its English translation and more than 200 pieces of evidence are accessible via a dedicated page for case documents and press materials.

Legal notice:

This press release is based on a Dutch civil lawsuit and related filings. No court has ruled on the matter. The defendants may contest the allegations and present their statements in court. This publication serves to inform the public and media and is not intended as harassment, a personal attack or an invitation for third parties to contact any defendant or affiliated party.