Wrigley Claydon Solicitors

Category: Litigation & Disputes

  • Man Utd Supporters’ Trust take action after ticket issues

    Manchester United Supporters’ Trust (“MUST”) have threatened judicial review proceedings against Hammersmith and Fulham Council unless more away fans are allowed when Manchester United play Chelsea on 22 October 2022 at 17:30.

    They want the Council to issue a new safety certificate to allow the full allocation of 2,994 travelling supporters. United’s allocation has been reduced to 2,370 because of policing concerns. The Metropolitan Police said that because TV commitments prevented the “high-risk” fixture from starting by 16:45 which, for safety purposes, is the agreed cut-off time with London clubs on weekends, an alternative solution had to be found

    Chelsea Supporters’ Trust said it stands with MUST and also criticised the decision.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Elizabeth Ramus loses court case against her daughter over Millionaire ex-husbands will.

    Elizabeth Ramus has lost a court case with her daughter over her ex-husband’s will.

    Mrs Ramus was married to Chris Ramus, who made his millions selling lobsters in the 1970’s.

    In 2020, Mr Ramus killed himself after struggling to cope with a number of family issues.

    Despite Elizabeth having a £1.6m of her own and having divorced Mr Ramus in 2019 after 48 years, the trust fund was set up to provide a lifetime income for her.

    However, the fund had been left in control of the ex-couple’s daughter Claire Holt.

    Mr Ramus gave his daughter the power to stop payments to her mother at any time but Mrs Ramus argued the will did not make “reasonable financial provision” for her and went to court.

    Mrs Ramus claimed the £1.6m she already had, was not enough and she did not want her financial security “in the hands of her daughter”.

    Claire, who is an executor of her father’s will and trustee, told the court her mother was not in financial need, she was an admitted millionaire and Claire was to “honour her father’s wishes”.

    Judge West dismissed Elizabeth’s claim saying she was “cash rich” and had sufficient assets herself to survive.

    “I am satisfied that the disposition of Mr Ramus’s estate under the terms of his will is such as to make financial provision for Mrs Ramus in the circumstances of the case and that the claim fails.”

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Disputed Wills and Estates

  • Madeleine McCann’s parents lose court case against Portugal detective

    The parents of Madeleine McCann have lost their European court of human rights (ECHR) challenge to the Portuguese supreme court’s decision to dismiss their libel case against Gonçalo Amaral, former detective who implicated them in their daughter’s disappearance.

     

    In 2015, a Lisbon court ordered Amaral, to pay €500,000 to Madeleine’s parents. But an appeal court overturned the decision in 2016 and, in 2017, the supreme court also found against the McCanns.

    The couple went to the ECHR to seek redress, relying on the European convention on human rights – including articles conferring the right to a fair hearing (article 6) and the right to respect for private and family life (article 8) – to argue that Amaral’s statements damaged their reputation, their good name and their right to be presumed innocent.

    However,  7  judges unanimously decided that there had been no violation of article 8.

    The judges ruled the complaint under article 6 to be inadmissible because they said the Portuguese supreme court did not appear to have made comments implying guilt on the part of Madeleine’s parents or suspicion against them.

    The McCanns now have three months to appeal against the decision.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Defamation Solicitors

  • Darlington market trader, Bao Wow, faces legal action over branding by US food giant

    Jonathan and Alicia Horsley who run an independent Pan Asian Street food business called Bao Wow at Darlington Market have been threatened with legal action by Wow Bao a US business based in Chicago which supplies over 500 restaurants across America over their choice of name.

    Wow Bao claim the use of Bao Wow will infringe the Wow Bao Trade Marks under section 10(2) of the Trade Marks Act and would cause confusion on the part of the public.

    Mr and Mrs Horsley say their name is an innocent coincidence but do not have the wish or resources to legally fight it and so are turning to the public to help come up with a name change.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation. Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Intellectual Property Solicitors

  • Sony PlayStation faces UK class action lawsuit of up to £5bn

    A collective legal claim has been brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal against Sony PlayStation seeking up to £5 billion in damages for consumers in the UK.

    The claim alleges that Sony breached competition law by unlawfully overcharging PlayStation customers and abused its market dominant position to impose unfair terms and conditions on PlayStation game developers and publishers. This resulted in excessive and unfair prices for consumers every time they bought digital games or in-game content from the PlayStation Store.

    Anyone in the UK who has purchased digital games or add-on content on their console or via the PlayStation Store since 19 August 2016 is included in the claim and is potentially entitled to compensation. It is estimated that damages per individual member of the class is between £67 and £562 excluding interest.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • What is Defamation?

    What is the process of resolving a defamation matter?

    There are several ways you can attempt to resolve a defamation matter, including the following:

    Sending a cease and desist letter

    The first attempt of having a defamatory statement removed, so it no longer causes any problems is by issuing what is known as a cease and desist letter. This demands that the individual or group responsible, entirely removes the content and ensures no further defamatory statements are published in the future.

    Defamation injunction

    If a defamatory statement has already been published and you suspect it is highly likely that another will be published, then it is possible to apply to the court for an injunction. A defamation injunction prevents any more defamatory statements from being made.

    If an individual breaks the injunction, they could be liable to receive a fine or even be imprisoned.

    Pre-action protocol for media and communication claims

    A pre-action protocol is the step prior to court proceedings and is an alternative way to resolve a dispute without the need to go to court. It’s there to encourage the parties to attempt to find an outcome outside of court by having a productive discussion.

    Civil proceedings

    During defamation cases, there may come the point where civil court proceedings are necessary, especially when you have attempted everything else without success.

    How much can you claim for defamation?

    Like most claims, how much you can claim for will entirely depend on the circumstances surrounding the defamatory statement and the impact it has had.

    Once it has been proved that the statement was defamatory, the affected individual or business will be eligible to make a claim and receive defamation compensation. The compensation received should generally cover the damage to their reputation and take into account any distress and humiliation that they have suffered as a result of the statement.

    The court will take into consideration certain factors when making a calculation of what defamation compensation the claimant can receive, including:

    The seriousness of the libel or slander – such as the impact it has had on the individual or businesses reputation

    The extent of the publication – for example, how many people have seen the defamatory statement

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

  • Patrick Reed files $750m defamation suit against Golf Channel pundit

    The 2018 Masters champion and US Ryder Cup golfer Patrick Reed has filed a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and its commentator Brandel Chamblee.

    The lawsuit states that Chamblee and the Golf Channel have been “actively targeting Reed since he was 23 years old, to destroy his reputation, create hate and a hostile work environment for him, and with the intention to discredit his name and accomplishments as a young, elite, world-class golfer”.

    Reed also accuses Chamblee of “misreporting information” with “reckless disregard of the truth” and that has cost him several multi-million-dollar sponsorship deals.

    Chamblee and The Golf Channel have yet to respond to Reed’s accusations.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Defamation Solicitors

  • Van Morrison challenging decision to hear Robin Swann libel case without a jury

    Sir Van Morrison is attempting to challenge a ruling in the Court of Appeal that his defamation action with Health Minister Robin Swann should be heard without a jury.

    Mr Swann issued defamation proceedings after Sir Van chanted that he was “very dangerous” during a dinner at Belfast’s Europa Hotel in June 2021.

    It came after gigs by the Sir Van  at the Europa Hotel  were cancelled due to a ban on live music imposed as part of coronavirus restrictions.

    In a separate action, Sir Van is suing Mr Swann and the Department of Health over an opinion piece Mr Swann wrote for Rolling Stone magazine.

    The article, published after Sir Van released anti-lockdown songs, expressed disappointment at someone he acknowledged as “one of the greatest music legends of the past 50 years”.

    He described the songs as a “smear” on those involved in the public health response to the pandemic.

    The appeal will be listed or a hearing shortly.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Sculptor of Birmingham’s Bull Ring statue sued by sons for being left out of will

    Laurence Broderick, the sculptor, who created the bull statue in Birmingham’s Bull Ring, has settled a £5million court dispute with his sons after removing them from his will and leaving everything to the National Trust. He also changed the locks on the family home so no sons could get inside

    The once close family had once worked together but they fell out in 2018 when Laurence’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and the couple’s youngest son Ollie died a year later, with Laurence “blamed” for his death by his other two sons, London’s High Court heard.

    Laurence responded by cutting his two remaining sons from his life, and freezing one son, Graeham from the family business, which had focused on his art.

    Graeham then sued his father, claiming that his parents owed him up to £5million for being an equal member of a business ‘partnership’ with his mother and father for 20 years.

    Father and son have now agreed on a settlement and dropped the court case.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Prince Harry Seeks Judicial Review Over UK Police Protection

    Prince Harry’s legal case against the Home Office is going to the High Court today over his access to police protection while in Britain. He wants a full judicial review of a decision not to allow him to pay for such protection for himself and his family when visiting the country.

    At the hearing, Harry’s lawyers will ask Mr Justice Swift to grant permission for a full judicial review of the Home Office’s decision. It comes after the judge ruled in March that parts of the court documents in the case should be remain private.

    The decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) made in February 2020 over his security is being challenged by Harry, after being told he would no longer be given the “same degree” of personal protective security when in the country.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation