Sloutsker v Romanova (Rev 1) [2015] EWHC 2053 (QB) (16 July 2015)

Sloutsker v Romanova (Rev 1) [2015] EWHC 2053 (QB) (16 July 2015)

The defendant had a full and fair opportunity to defend herself but failed to do so; her reasons for non-engagement were unconvincing. The libels were serious, widely published in this jurisdiction, and caused significant harm to the claimant's reputation and feelings. Damages must be substantial but proportionate, and an injunction is appropriate to prevent further harm.

Citation
[2015] EWHC 2053 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Vladimir Sloutsker; Defendant: Olga Romanova
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Libel Action / Remedies Judgment Following Default Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant; damages awarded; injunction granted.
Legal Topics
Libel, Damages Assessment, Default Judgment, Injunctions, Jurisdiction, Access to Justice
Defamation Media Law Tort Libel Damages Assessment Default Judgment Injunctions Jurisdiction +1 more

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Parties

Vladimir Sloutsker

Claimant

Olga Romanova

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Libel Action / Remedies Judgment Following Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was afforded a fair opportunity to defend the claim
  2. 2 Assessment of damages for libel
  3. 3 Appropriateness of granting an injunction against further publication

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant had a full and fair opportunity to defend herself but failed to do so; her reasons for non-engagement were unconvincing. The libels were serious, widely published in this jurisdiction, and caused significant harm to the claimant's reputation and feelings. Damages must be substantial but proportionate, and an injunction is appropriate to prevent further harm.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the claimant; damages awarded; injunction granted.

Orders

  • Defendant to pay damages to the claimant.
  • Defendant prohibited from further publication of the libels in this jurisdiction.