Easeman v Ford [2016] EWHC 1576 (QB) (29 June 2016)

Easeman v Ford [2016] EWHC 1576 (QB) (29 June 2016)

The defendant published false and defamatory statements about the claimant as part of a malicious online campaign, causing serious harm to reputation and measurable financial loss. The gravity and extent of publication justify the maximum award of damages and an injunction restraining further publication.

Citation
[2016] EWHC 1576
Parties
Claimant: Laurence Easeman; Defendant: Adam Ford
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 June 2016
Procedural Posture
Libel Action (defamation) / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment
Outcome
Claim allowed. Judgment for claimant.
Legal Topics
Libel, Summary Relief, Damages, Injunctions, Default Judgment
Defamation Tort Libel Summary Relief Damages Injunctions Default Judgment

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Parties

Laurence Easeman

Claimant

Adam Ford

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Libel Action (defamation) / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the statements published by the defendant were false and defamatory of the claimant
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to summary relief under section 9 of the Defamation Act 1996
  3. 3 Assessment of damages for libel, including general, aggravated, and special damages

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant published false and defamatory statements about the claimant as part of a malicious online campaign, causing serious harm to reputation and measurable financial loss. The gravity and extent of publication justify the maximum award of damages and an injunction restraining further publication.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed. Judgment for claimant.

Orders

  • Declaration that the statements were false and defamatory of the claimant
  • Award of general and aggravated damages in the sum of £10,000