Prince Harry, 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…
Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John, and other high-profile claimants could be forced to pay millions of dollars to cover the legal costs of The Daily Mail after a judge ruled their failed privacy lawsuits were conducted in an unreasonable manner, according to a judgment published on Friday by Judge Matthew Nicklin. The interim payment of 9.54 million pounds is due by August 28 and is directed towards Associated Newspapers' legal expenses.
Moreover, Nicklin ordered the additional costs to be paid on an indemnity basis, meaning Associated Newspapers does not need to demonstrate that the costs were reasonable and proportionate. Last month, Nicklin dismissed the case brought by Prince Harry's father, King Charles, and five other figures, rejecting allegations of widespread unlawful activities like phone hacking by The Daily Mail titles.
The total amount of payments owed to Associated Newspapers has not been disclosed yet. If a resolution cannot be reached between the parties, Associated Newspapers' costs will be assessed in separate proceedings.
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