Six claimants, including Prince Harry, have applied to the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge a ruling dismissing their privacy claims against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, and a related indemnity costs order.
The Guardian reported that a spokesperson announced the applications Friday, Nov. 6, and court staff confirmed receipt of a filing. The other applicants are Doreen Lawrence, Elton John, David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost.
The claimants accused Mail journalists of obtaining information through unlawful methods. Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the claims in July, finding the group had not established that information was unlawfully obtained.
The Guardian reported that an August costs order set an initial contribution of £9,544,355. Further hearings are needed to determine the total, so that amount is not the final costs figure. The claimants have not yet been granted permission to appeal.
