Michael Flatley loses High Court insurance arbitration claim

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Michael Flatley lost his High Court bid to keep his €30 million claim against Hiscox in court, with the dispute referred to arbitration. The proceedings were reported on 14 June 2024.

Mr Justice Michael Twomey rejected Flatley’s argument that Hiscox was using arbitration to avoid responsibility. The judge said Flatley had agreed to arbitrate disputes under the policy.

The ruling concerned Flatley’s claim over alleged defective work at Castlehyde, his Cork mansion. The underlying allegations remain claims in the wider proceedings.