Potential Consequences of failing to notify Defendant of CFA and ATE insurance (Pre April 2013 case)
A Claimant who signed a CFA in June 2010 and then in March 2012 with another firm when the fee earner moved, has lost a second appeal against refusal of relief from sanction for failing to notify the Defendant about his CFA and ATE insurance within 7 days (in a pre-April 2013 case). A letter before claim in September 2012 notified the Defendant of the second CFA and ATE however the first CFA was only notified with the bill of costs. The Claimant’s application for relief from sanctions was rejected at first instance by Deputy District Judge Elmer and, on appeal, this was upheld by HHJ Hampton. After a second appeal, the Court upheld the Deputy District Judge’s decision. To read more, please Click Here.
