UK · 20 May 2026

Professor Brkic loses neighbour lawsuit, owes £180,000

A university academic is now liable for substantial legal costs after his lawsuit proved unsuccessful. Professor Daslav Brkic sued his neighbour, wine retailer Douglas Palin, claiming his attitude made Brkic's £680,000 London flat unsellable. An offer on the professor's flat was withdrawn in 2023 after Mr Palin told a potential buyer about neighbourly disagreements.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 May 2026 at 16:37

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