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ESB gets names of employees alleged to have demanded cash to complete works

Summary

The High Court has ordered Richmond Homes and Arkmount Construction to give the ESB the names of all employees who are alleged to have demanded cash payments for electrical works at housing developments. The court granted Norwich Pharmacal‑type orders, requiring the firms to disclose the names of every person who allegedly sought or received payments. The firms had already supplied the names of four employees, but the judge found clear proof of wrongdoing by others and said that disclosure of those names was "clearly necessary." The court also ordered the firms to provide the date and amount of the alleged payments. The ESB, represented by Marcus Dowling SC and Joe Jeffers SC, intends to pursue proceedings against the individuals named. The case will return to the court for final orders, including cost allocations, at a later date.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: ESB gets names of employees alleged to have demanded cash to complete works. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 2022 Other
• 2023-10-16 Publication

Why: The ESB, represented by Marcus Dowling SC with Joe Jeffers SC, sought the information because it intends to take proceedings against the individuals alleged to have made the demands. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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