Clarity on fundamental dishonesty in personal injury claims (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (in liquidation) v Sinfield)

Table of contents

• What are the legal developments that led to this case?
• What were the key arguments in the case?
• What was the basis of the first instance judge’s decision?
• What was the basis of the decision in the High Court?
• What are the practical implications of this case?
• Will it affect how practitioners advise clients—both claimants and defendants?
• Any other significant points you would like to highlight?

Article summary

Person Injury analysis: The High Court has provided the first authoritative guidance on the meaning of ‘fundamental dishonesty’ in a personal injury claim. Kennedys partner Roger Jones, who acted for the defendant’s insurers Aviva, says the judgment means that even a single substantial item of special damage can cause the ‘downfall of a dishonest claimant’.