Prince Harry and Celebrities Ordered to Pay £9.5M in Daily Mail Case
Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other claimants lost a phone-hacking and privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. A London judge dismissed their allegations as insufficiently substantiated and ordered them to pay £9.54 million in interim legal costs, with the total bill potentially exceeding £34 million. The judge criticized the case as "unreasonable to a high degree." The ruling marks a major financial and legal setback for the group.
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Prince Harry, Elton John and Others Ordered to Pay Daily Mail Publisher $13 Million
A British judge has ordered Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other high-profile individuals to pay an initial $13 million (approximately £10 million) in legal costs to Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail, after their high-profile invasion of privacy lawsuit failed. The group had sued the tabloid over allegations of phone hacking and other unlawful information-gathering methods. The judge ruled that the claimants must cover a significant portion of the publisher's legal fees, with the total bill potentially reaching up to £34.5 million. The decision marks a major financial and legal setback for the celebrities, who had accused the newspaper of widespread illegal activity. The case has been closely watched as part of a broader legal battle between public figures and the British tabloid press.
Prince Harry, Elton John and others to pay initial £9.5m to Daily Mail publishers in legal fees
Prince Harry, Elton John, and several other high-profile individuals have been ordered to pay an initial £9.5 million in legal fees to the publishers of the Daily Mail. This payment is part of a legal dispute involving allegations of unlawful information gathering. The ruling represents a significant financial setback for the claimants, who had brought a case against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail. The judge's decision requires the group to cover a substantial portion of the publisher's legal costs, with further financial implications possible as the case proceeds. The development marks a key moment in the ongoing legal battle over privacy and press ethics in the UK.
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities must pay millions to Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other celebrities have lost a civil lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid, over alleged illegal research methods including phone tapping and interception of voicemails. The London court ruled that the plaintiffs failed to sufficiently substantiate their claims, ordering them to pay provisional costs of approximately 11 million euros (9.5 million pounds), with experts warning the final bill could be significantly higher. During the trial, Prince Harry gave emotional testimony, stating the press had made his wife Meghan's life 'a complete hell.' The case is part of Harry's broader legal campaign against British tabloid media, though he has had previous successes against other publishers. The article also notes that Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to live in Britain after more than six years in the United States.
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Prince Harry and Co-claimants Ordered to Pay £9.5m to Daily Mail Publisher After Losing Privacy Case
Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures, including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have been ordered to pay £9.54 million in interim legal costs to Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, after losing a long-running privacy case. High Court Judge Matthew Nicklin ruled on Friday that the claimants must make the payment by 28 August, following the publisher's total legal costs of nearly £34.5 million. The judge described the claimants' pursuit of the case as 'unreasonable to a high degree' and ordered costs to be assessed on an indemnity basis, which could increase the final amount. The group had accused Associated Newspapers of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering, but the judge rejected all claims after an 11-week trial. The claimants are understood to have insurance covering around £16 million of their exposure. The final bill may rise beyond the interim payment, and no decision on an appeal has been announced.
Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay £9.5m to Daily Mail publisher after losing privacy case
Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures, including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have been ordered to pay £9.54 million towards the Daily Mail publisher's legal costs after losing a long-running privacy case. Judge Matthew Nicklin ruled on Friday that the claimants must make an interim payment to Associated Newspapers by 28 August. The publisher incurred nearly £34.5 million defending the case. The judge described the claimants' pursuit of the case as 'unreasonable to a high degree' and ordered costs to be assessed on an indemnity basis, which could increase the final bill. The claimants have insurance covering around £16 million of their exposure. The ruling follows the High Court's dismissal of allegations that the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday engaged in widespread unlawful information gathering. Harry has called the verdict a 'complete and obvious whitewash'.
Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay £9.5m to Daily Mail publisher after losing privacy case
Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures, including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have been ordered to pay £9.54 million in interim legal costs to Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, after losing a long-running privacy case. High Court Judge Matthew Nicklin ruled on Friday that the claimants must make the payment by August 28, following the publisher's legal costs of nearly £34.5 million. The judge criticized the case as 'unreasonable to a high degree,' citing its broad scope and speculative allegations. The costs were assessed on an indemnity basis, which could increase the final amount. The claimants have insurance covering around £16 million of their exposure. The ruling follows the dismissal of allegations that the Daily Mail engaged in widespread unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking. Harry described the loss as a 'complete and obvious whitewash.'
Prince Harry faces massive legal bill after losing Daily Mail phone-hacking case
Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants, including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley, and Doreen Lawrence, face a potentially enormous legal bill after losing their phone-hacking lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. The group's claims of illegal information gathering and phone hacking were dismissed in July after an 11-week trial. A High Court hearing on Friday will determine the costs the claimants must pay. The publisher's legal costs are estimated at over £34 million, with insurance covering only £16.2 million. A costs expert said the publisher will likely pursue Prince Harry for the shortfall. The judge may also decide whether costs should be awarded on an indemnity basis, which would increase the payout, if the claimants' conduct is deemed unreasonable. The battle over costs is expected to be intense and could take years to fully resolve.
Prince Harry braces for eye-watering legal bill after Daily Mail defeat
Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants face a significant legal costs bill after losing a phone-hacking case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. The costs are set to be decided on Friday. The group's claims of illegal information gathering and phone hacking were dismissed in July after an 11-week trial. The publisher's legal costs are estimated at over £34 million, with the claimants having insurance covering £16.2 million, leaving a potential shortfall. A costs law consultant noted the publisher will likely pursue Prince Harry for payment. The battle over costs is expected to be hard-fought, with a potential settlement or final assessment on Friday.
Prince Harry Braces for Large Legal Bill After Daily Mail Defeat
Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants, including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, face a substantial legal costs bill after losing a phone-hacking case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. The costs are set to be decided on Friday. The group's claims of illegal information gathering and phone hacking were dismissed in July after an 11-week trial. The publisher's legal costs are estimated at over £34 million, with insurance covering £16.2 million, leaving a potential shortfall. A costs law consultant noted the publisher will likely pursue Prince Harry for payment. The judge will decide whether costs are awarded on a standard or indemnity basis, the latter requiring proof of unreasonable conduct by the claimants.