If an injured claimant is found to have been fundamentally dishonest about an aspect of their claim, they could end up losing out on any compensation and be ordered to pay the defendant’s legal costs, court fees and all other disbursements. They would also become liable for payment of their own solicitor’s costs as they will have breached their obligations under their own no win no fee agreement.
What is ‘fundamental dishonesty’?
Fundamental dishonesty is an argument which can be raised by the defendant to a claim which alleges that the claimant has been dishonest, and that dishonesty goes to the root of the claim or a substantial part of the claim.
