Raine v JD Wetherspoon PLC [2025] EWHC 1593 (KB) (27 June 2025)

Raine v JD Wetherspoon PLC [2025] EWHC 1593 (KB) (27 June 2025)

Disclosure of claimant's mother's mobile number by defendant constituted misuse of private information and breach of confidence, as information was provided in context importing obligation of confidence and was disclosed without authority. Oral disclosure of recorded information constitutes processing under GDPR, so DPA/GDPR claim also succeeded. Damages awarded for exacerbation of existing psychological injury. Success fee recoverable in full due to composite nature of claims and pre-commencement arrangement.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 1593 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Ms Danielle Raine; Defendant: JD Wetherspoon plc
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From County Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; cross-appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Misuse of Private Information, Breach of Confidence, Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, Personal Injury, Costs
Privacy Law Tort Law Data Protection Misuse of Private Information Breach of Confidence Data Protection Act 2018 GDPR Personal Injury +1 more

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Parties

Ms Danielle Raine

Claimant

JD Wetherspoon plc

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From County Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether disclosure of claimant's mother's mobile number constituted misuse of private information
  2. 2 Whether breach of confidence occurred
  3. 3 Whether claim under Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR succeeded

Ratio Decidendi

Disclosure of claimant's mother's mobile number by defendant constituted misuse of private information and breach of confidence, as information was provided in context importing obligation of confidence and was disclosed without authority. Oral disclosure of recorded information constitutes processing under GDPR, so DPA/GDPR claim also succeeded. Damages awarded for exacerbation of existing psychological injury. Success fee recoverable in full due to composite nature of claims and pre-commencement arrangement.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; cross-appeal allowed

Orders

  • Recorder's findings on misuse of private information and breach of confidence upheld
  • Claim under Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR allowed