Tag: UK High Court
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UK High Court Hears Ford Diesel Emissions Defect Case Affecting Nearly a Million Cars
Overview of the Case The High Court has been told that almost one million Ford diesel vehicles sold in the United Kingdom between 2016 and 2018 may have serious defects in components designed to curb toxic exhaust emissions. The case centers on allegations that Ford’s emissions control systems were defective, potentially enabling higher pollution levels…
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Father of Paddy Jackson Wins £100k Libel Damages Over Online Allegations
Introduction The father of rugby player Paddy Jackson has been awarded £100,000 in libel damages after a Belfast High Court judge ruled that false online posts accusing him of attempting to pay off a complainant at his son’s rape trial were defamatory. The decision underscores the real-world impact of online assertions and the consequences for…