Court Orders Optical Firm to Settle Dh275,246 for Unpaid Medical Supplies

Dubai commercial court has directed an optical company to pay Dh275,246 to a medical equipment supplier after failing to settle payments for medical and optical devices delivered in 2024.

The case was filed by the supplier, which stated it had provided devices under five invoices issued between January and April 2024, totaling the claimed amount. The court noted that the defendant had received all supplies without reservations, as confirmed by delivery notes bearing the company’s official stamp.

According to the agreement, payments were to be made in monthly instalments via post-dated cheques over 12 months. The defendant, however, failed to comply and did not provide proof of any partial payments, prompting the supplier to file a lawsuit.

During proceedings, a forensic accounting expert confirmed the commercial relationship and verified that invoices and delivery notes were consistent and duly signed. The expert concluded the supplier had fulfilled its obligations while the defendant had breached the contract. The outstanding amount remained Dh275,246, with the final due date set as May 24, 2025.

Court records also showed the defendant was notified but failed to attend expert sessions or submit any defence.

The court held that a valid contract existed and that the supplier had fully discharged its obligations. It found the optical company in breach for failing to pay and confirmed the amount remained due.

The court ordered the defendant to pay Dh275,246, plus 5 per cent per annum default interest from May 24, 2025 until full settlement, along with court fees, expenses, and legal costs.

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