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Operators of shop which allegedly put up picture of man with words "Attention Shoplifters" ask High Court to overturn defamation award

Summary

The High Court has been asked to overturn a €50,000 defamation award against Maxela Ltd, the operator of the retail unit Rasputin in Tallaght Village. Judge Raymond Groarke awarded Karl Morrison €50,000 after finding that the shop had defamed him by placing a picture of the 23‑year‑old on its door with the words "Attention Shoplifters." Morrison claimed he saw the poster in June 2011, informed his uncles, and asked staff to remove it. The staff refused and gave him a manager's number, which he called to no avail. Morrison said the poster caused him distress, forced him to leave his address, and harmed his job prospects. Maxela Ltd denies defamation and has appealed the Circuit Court's decision to the High Court, where the case is now before President Nicholas Kearns. The case continues.

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What: Report matter: Operators of shop which allegedly put up picture of man with words "Attention Shoplifters" ask High Court to overturn defamation award. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 11th Other
• July 2011 Other
• 2015-04-30 Publication

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