Case No. 2285Defamation (civil) · Co. Dublin · 4 Feb 2022
Dublin man ordered to pay €40,000 for defamatory reviews of plumbing firm
James Manning of Rathfarnham, Dublin, was ordered by the High Court to pay €40,000 in damages to Stillorgan Gas Heating and Plumbing Ltd after posting four defamatory reviews on Trustpilot and Google Maps in February 2022. The case, in which Manning failed to put in a defence, was assessed by Mr Justice Conleth Bradley as moderate in seriousness.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court19 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA dispute arose over the price of €1,190 and Manning refused to pay. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe company removed the pump, pump valves, piping and compression fittings they had installed. (irishtimes.com)
- whatManning got another plumber to fix the boiler at a cost of €794. (irishtimes.com)
- whenManning made a report to Rathmines gardaí on 4 February 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Conleth Bradley assessed damages at €40,000. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge considered the defamation to be in the moderate category of seriousness. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe costs hearing was adjourned for two weeks with no appearance for Manning. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Feb2025Dublin man who posted defamatory Trustpilot and Google reviews must pay €40,000, court rules
High Court damages assessment of €40,000 for four defamatory online reviews; costs hearing adjourned for two weeks.
accused, James Manning, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Manningvictim, Dara Keogh, male, irish (judged from name)Dara Keogh