The claimant discovered a false identity in his name on the Facebook web-site, containing allegations about himself and his business. He obtained Norwich Pharmacal relief to identify the author, a former school friend.
Held: The defendant’s explanation that visitors at a party had created the profile was utterly implausible.
Judges:
Richard Parkes QC J
Citations:
[2008] EWHC 1781 (QB)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Defamation
Updated: 01 July 2022; Ref: scu.271042
