Simon Schofield v Politicalite Limited & Anor

Simon Schofield v Politicalite Limited & Anor

The Article published by the defendants was seriously defamatory, maliciously false, and constituted misuse of private information, causing substantial reputational harm, distress, and pecuniary loss to the claimant. The defendants acted maliciously, failed to defend the claim, and aggravated the harm. A global award of damages, injunctive relief, and publication of a summary judgment are necessary and proportionate remedies.

Parties
Claimant: Simon Schofield; Defendant: Politicalite Limited; Defendant: Jordan James Kendall
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Remedies Judgment Following Default Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant.
Legal Topics
Libel, Malicious Falsehood, Misuse of Private Information, Remedies, Damages, Injunctions
Defamation Media Law Privacy Law Libel Malicious Falsehood Misuse of Private Information Remedies Damages +1 more

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Parties

Simon Schofield

Claimant

Politicalite Limited

Defendant

Jordan James Kendall

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Remedies Judgment Following Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Article published by the defendants was defamatory, maliciously false, and constituted misuse of private information
  2. 2 Assessment of damages and remedies for the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The Article published by the defendants was seriously defamatory, maliciously false, and constituted misuse of private information, causing substantial reputational harm, distress, and pecuniary loss to the claimant. The defendants acted maliciously, failed to defend the claim, and aggravated the harm. A global award of damages, injunctive relief, and publication of a summary judgment are necessary and proportionate remedies.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the claimant.

Orders

  • Defendants to pay £90,000 in damages to the claimant.
  • Defendants to pay claimant's costs, summarily assessed at £35,000.