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The claimants failed to prove their case on the balance of probabilities due to numerous inconsistencies, poor witness performance, and lack of corroborative evidence. The evidence did not meet the substantial burden required to prove fraud or a staged accident.
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A sustained course of lying on oath, impersonation, and deception in court proceedings constitutes high culpability contempt, aggravated by escalation and harm to justice, warranting immediate imprisonment above the custody threshold despite mitigating factors.
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The High Court dismissed Ms Yaman’s appeal, holding that the trial judge’s interventions and conduct did not show apparent bias or procedural unfairness.
Yaman v Tesco Stores Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 3091 (KB) (24 November 2025)
High Court appeal dismissed after finding no apparent bias or procedural unfairness in the trial judge’s conduct or interventions during a fraud-related civil trial.
The court found that the claims and judgments were obtained through fraudulent abuse of court procedures, including false admissions and unsubstantiated claims, and that the defendant had a real prospect of success in defending the claims. The court exercised its discretion to set aside the judgments and strike out the claims as an abuse of process, finding some claims to be totally without merit.
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The escape of water was most likely accidental, caused by a failed float valve and partial blockages in the overflow and cold water down service. There was no sufficient evidence of deliberate action, financial motive, or dishonesty to support the Defendant’s allegations of fraud. The Claimant was not in breach of the Fraud Condition and is entitled to indemnity under the policy.
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Tesco Stores Ltd v Mouradi [2024] EWHC 3678 (KB) (27 November 2024)
The High Court sentenced Shaheen Mouradi to 15 months’ immediate imprisonment for sustained contempt, including false statements, impersonation, and perjury.
Given the seriousness of Mr Hilton’s contempt, including the quantum of the fraudulent claim, the use of a forged document, and the absence of compelling mitigation such as sole care responsibilities, an immediate custodial sentence of 10 months is the shortest term justified, reduced from 15 months for early admission. Suspension is not appropriate.
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There is a strong prima facie case that the respondent knowingly made false statements and relied on forged documents in support of a fraudulent personal injury claim. All but one ground of contempt are not duplicative or oppressive and should proceed. It is in the public interest, proportionate, and in accordance with the overriding objective to grant permission for committal proceedings on these grounds.
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Namdar v Tesco Stores Ltd [2024] EW Misc 10 (CC) (09 February 2024)
The County Court found this was a staged road traffic collision and awarded Tesco damages for deceit and conspiracy, including exemplary damages.
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