Walter Tzvi Soriano v Richard Silverstein

Walter Tzvi Soriano v Richard Silverstein

The defendant breached clause 2.2.1 of the Settlement Agreement by publishing tweets that, while not identical, were to similar effect as the prohibited allegations, linking the claimant to illegal activities with Oleg Deripaska. There is a real and substantial risk of future breaches, justifying injunctive relief.

Parties
Claimant: Walter Tzvi Soriano; Defendant: Richard Silverstein
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Part 8 Claim for Breach of Contract / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Claim allowed. Injunction granted. Costs awarded to claimant.
Legal Topics
Breach of Settlement Agreement, Injunctions, Interpretation of Contractual Undertakings, Freedom of Expression
Contract Law Defamation Breach of Settlement Agreement Injunctions Interpretation of Contractual Undertakings Freedom of Expression

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Parties

Walter Tzvi Soriano

Claimant

Richard Silverstein

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Part 8 Claim for Breach of Contract / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached clause 2.2.1 of the Settlement Agreement by publishing two tweets
  2. 2 Whether injunctive relief and costs should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant breached clause 2.2.1 of the Settlement Agreement by publishing tweets that, while not identical, were to similar effect as the prohibited allegations, linking the claimant to illegal activities with Oleg Deripaska. There is a real and substantial risk of future breaches, justifying injunctive relief.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed. Injunction granted. Costs awarded to claimant.

Orders

  • Defendant restrained from publishing allegations to similar effect as those prohibited by clause 2.2.1 of the Settlement Agreement.
  • Defendant to pay claimant's costs, subject to detailed assessment.