Richardson v Google UK Ltd & Anor

Richardson v Google UK Ltd & Anor

The claimant has persistently issued claims and applications which are totally without merit, re-litigated decided issues, and harassed parties and court staff. The evidence justifies the making of an extended civil restraint order for the maximum period of two years.

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
Civil / Application for Extended Civil Restraint Order
Outcome
Extended Civil Restraint Order granted for two years against the claimant.
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

Civil / Application for Extended Civil Restraint Order

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant has persistently issued claims and applications which are totally without merit, re-litigated decided issues, and harassed parties and court staff. The evidence justifies the making of an extended civil restraint order for the maximum period of two years.

Court Disposition

Extended Civil Restraint Order granted for two years against the claimant.

Orders

  • The claimant is restrained from issuing claims or making applications in the High Court or County Court relating to these proceedings without permission of a judge for two years.