Prince Harry and Elton John appeal privacy case against Daily Mail
Six people, including Prince Harry and Elton John, are seeking to appeal the dismissal of their privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail.
Prince Harry, Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and three others are attempting to overturn the rejection of their privacy cases. The six claimants sued Associated Newspapers over alleged unlawful information gathering.
The six claimants alleged the publisher used private investigators between 1993 and 2011. London's High Court dismissed their cases entirely in July.
The court also ruled the claimants could face higher legal bills. The claimants' lawyer said they have now applied for permission to appeal both the dismissal and the cost order.
The lawyer stated they believe the court's decisions were legally and factually flawed. Harry has previously won cases against other British publishers.
He recently returned to Britain from the US with his wife Meghan.
- Associated Newspapers
- Defendant
- 1993 to 2011
- Investigation period
- July dismissal by London's High Court
- Initial ruling
Why it mattersThe outcome could set a precedent for how British courts treat privacy claims against major news outlets and the cost penalties imposed on unsuccessful claimants.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though the ruling could influence how Australian courts handle similar media privacy cases.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
