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Racehorse Trainers Association found liable for defamatory campaign against Turf Club’s head of security
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Court of Appeal upholds a jury's decision that the Racehorse Trainers Association was liable for a series of defamatory statements made against the plaintiff, the former head of security for the Turf Club, on the grounds that the statements, which accused the plaintiff of professional misconduct, including entrapment and unprofessional behavior, were part of an orchestrated campaign without any honest belief in their truth; and the jury awards the plaintiff €200,000 in general damages, €50,000 in aggravated damages, and €50,000 in exemplary damages.
Defamation - Racehorse Trainers Association - Turf Club - orchestrated campaign - professional misconduct - entrapment - unprofessional behavior - jury verdict - general damages - aggravated damages - exemplary damages - liability - Court of Appeal - malicious publication - qualified privilege - malice - Irish Field newspaper - Keadeen Hotel meeting - concurrent wrongdoers - legal professional privilege - authority - agency - vicarious liability.
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