Lauri Ojala has filed a lawsuit against the city of Espoo in the Länsi-Uudenmaa District Court regarding a dispute over the traditional Finnish hymn "Suvivirsi." Emeritus Professor Matti Tolvanen estimates Ojala could face substantial financial costs if he loses the case. The lawsuit continues a pre-existing disagreement concerning the hymn. No court date has been set for the proceedings, which are being treated as a civil dispute. The exact nature of the dispute remains unspecified, but centers on the use or performance of the "Suvivirsi" hymn. The city of Espoo is defending itself against Ojala’s claims in court.