Prince Harry and others ordered to pay millions over failed lawsuit
LONDON — Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile claimants face paying millions of dollars out of their own pockets to cover the legal costs of the Daily Mail's publisher after a judge ruled their failed privacy lawsuits were conducted in an unreasonable way. Judge Matthew Nicklin's judgment on costs, which was published on Friday, ordered an interim payment from the…
London — Prince Harry, Elton John and other high-profile individuals who were part of failed privacy lawsuits against The Daily Mail now face paying £9.54 million towards the legal costs, according to a recent judge's decision. The ruling, issued by Judge Matthew Nicklin, specifically orders the claimants to make an interim payment by August 28.
Moreover, the judge ruled that Associated Newspapers, The Daily Mail's publisher, should not have to demonstrate that their legal costs were reasonable and proportionate. This decision marks a significant setback for the claimants, as Judge Nicklin previously dismissed the case brought by Prince Harry's father, King Charles III, and five others, rejecting allegations of widespread unlawful activities such as phone hacking.
The full extent of the costs owed to Associated Newspapers has not been disclosed, and if an agreement between the parties cannot be reached, the costs will be assessed in subsequent proceedings.
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