Richardson v Google UK Ltd & Anor [2016] EWHC 1534 (QB) (22 June 2016)

The claimant has persistently issued meritless claims and applications, causing harassment and inconvenience, and is likely to continue such conduct; therefore, an ECRO for the maximum period of two years is justified and granted.

Citation: [2016] EWHC 1534 (QB)
Parties: Claimant: Camille Saskia Richardson; First Defendant: Google UK Limited; Second Defendant: Facebook UK Limited
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 22 June 2016
Procedural Posture: Application for Extended Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extended Civil Restraint Order, Vexatious Litigation, Abuse of Process

Civil Procedure Extended Civil Restraint Order Vexatious Litigation Abuse of Process

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Parties

Camille Saskia Richardson

Claimant

Google UK Limited

First Defendant

Facebook UK Limited

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extended Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant has persistently issued claims or made applications which are totally without merit
2 Whether an extended civil restraint order (ECRO) should be granted against the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Extended Civil Restraint Order made against the claimant for two years restraining her from issuing claims or making applications relating to the proceedings without permission of a judge.