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Preliminary issue in a defamation claim about comments made at a boxing press conference. The court held the words meant the claimant had frequently lied and cheated in business dealings.
The claimant failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that the defendant published the defamatory letter as alleged. Accordingly, the claims for defamation and misuse of private information fail.
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The Claimant failed to prove the Defendant used the word 'paedophile'; the words used were 'go away you horrible peedo', meaning 'dirty old man' who subjects younger women to unwelcome sexual interest. The words were defamatory at common law but did not impute a crime for which the Claimant could be punished, nor did the Claimant prove special damage or serious harm as required by Defamation Act 2013 s.1. The claim for slander therefore fails.
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Oliver v Duffy [2024] EWHC 2590 (KB) (11 October 2024)
High Court slander claim dismissed after the court found the defendant said “go away you horrid peedo,” meaning “dirty old man,” not “paedophile.”
Dyson Technology Ltd & Anor v Channel Four Television Corporation & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 884 (25 July 2023)
The Court of Appeal held that a broadcast about Dyson referred to Dyson Technology Limited and Dyson Limited, allowing their defamation appeal.
Rafique & Anor v The Association of Community Organisations for Reform Now Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 414 (QB) (28 February 2022)
Default judgment was entered for the claimants on harassment and defamation claims against the second defendant, and an injunction and costs orders were granted.
Rafique & Anor v The Association of Community Organisations for Reform Now Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 414 (QB) (28 February 2022)
The High Court entered default judgment against the second defendant for harassment, libel and slander, and granted an injunction and costs.
Kostakopolou v University of Warwick & Ors [2021] EWHC 3454 (QB) (21 December 2021)
High Court strike-out judgment in a university disciplinary defamation claim. The court held the claim was barred by leave and licence, qualified privilege, and Johnson.
Musst Holdings Ltd v Astra Asset Management UK Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 3432 (Ch) (17 December 2021)
High Court judgment on introduction fees, novation, estoppel and defamation arising from the Octave Contract dispute over 2B and Crown.
Hwang v Kim [2021] EWHC 3327 (QB) (08 December 2021)
High Court defamation trial on alleged slanders at Korean community events. The court held the words did not impute criminal conduct and dismissed the claim.
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