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Harry Faces Millions in Legal Costs
1 Aug
Summary
- Claimants face potential liability for millions in legal costs.
- Indemnity costs order could remove proportionality safeguards.
- Legal battle concluded with all claims dismissed.
Prince Harry and fellow claimants are under financial pressure due to a potential order for indemnity costs, which could leave them liable for millions of dollars.
Their legal representative stated that the claimants acted "in good faith" throughout the 11-week legal battle against Associated Newspapers Limited. However, the court ultimately dismissed all claims of unlawful information gathering.
Associated Newspapers is seeking to recover approximately $46.5 million in legal costs on an indemnity basis. The claimants' lawyer argued that such an order would be "unjust" and that his clients had not behaved in a manner warranting this severe consequence.
This legal exposure is compounded by reports of mounting financial challenges for Harry and Meghan Markle. Their existing insurance coverage, totaling $21.8 million, may not be enough to cover the full liability if an indemnity costs order is granted.
The judge acknowledged sympathy for the claimants but emphasized their responsibility for the adopted legal strategy. The court's resources were also noted as being significantly strained by the prolonged litigation.
