Prince Harry and co-claimants appeal phone-hacking dismissal verdict

Published 7h ago · Latest report 10m ago · Lawsuit

Affects United Kingdom · Covered in 2 countries

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Prince Harry and other prominent figures are appealing their failed legal case against Associated Newspapers.

Prince Harry, Elton John, Doreen Lawrence and three other prominent figures have launched a legal appeal after losing their phone-hacking lawsuit against Associated Newspapers. The group now faces a legal bill exceeding £50 million following the initial High Court ruling. The claimants are challenging the judge's verdict in the Court of Appeal.

The claimantsThe group includes Elton John, David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost and Doreen Lawrence alongside Prince Harry.
The financial costThe unsuccessful litigants face a total legal bill of more than £50 million.
The legal challengeThe appeal asks the Court of Appeal to overturn the High Court verdict favoring Associated Newspapers.

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The Sydney Morning HeraldPrince Harry appeals loss in phone-hacking case against Daily Mail10m ago · open ↗

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High-profile figures have increasingly targeted tabloid publishers over alleged unlawful information-gathering, making these courtroom battles a major flashpoint between the British press and celebrities.

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Prince Harry and five other notable claimants have formally appealed against a judge's decision dismissing their claims against Associated Newspapers.

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