May 26th 2024.
Wagatha Christie, the nickname given to the ongoing legal battle between media stars Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, is once again making headlines as the two are set to return to court for a hearing regarding legal costs. The case has been highly publicized and has captured the attention of the media and the public alike.
In July 2022, Justice Steyn ruled in favor of Rooney, stating that her viral social media post accusing Vardy of leaking private information to the press was indeed true. As a result, Vardy was ordered to pay 90% of Rooney's legal costs, which totaled over £2 million. However, this amount did not include the costs incurred before the trial in May, which amounted to £350,000.
The case is now returning to the High Court in London for a hearing before a specialist costs judge. These judges are responsible for assessing the costs and expenses incurred during civil cases and determining how much the successful party can recover. They also have the power to reduce costs if they are deemed unreasonable.
The hearing, which is set to begin at 10:30am on Tuesday, will be presided over by Senior Costs Judge Andrew Gordon-Saker. It is expected to address the remaining costs and expenses that were not included in the initial ruling.
The origin of this legal battle dates back to October 2019 when Rooney publicly accused Vardy of being the source behind three stories about her in The Sun newspaper. She claimed to have carried out a ‘sting operation’ to catch the person responsible. The case has since garnered widespread attention and even inspired a Disney Plus documentary and a West End show.
In her viral social media post, Rooney mentioned a ‘gender selection’ procedure, her plans to return to TV, and a flooding incident in her basement, all of which turned out to be fabricated details that she had posted on her private Instagram profile. After a high-profile trial, Mrs. Justice Steyn ruled in Rooney's favor, stating that it was ‘likely’ that Vardy's former agent had leaked the information and that Vardy was aware of and condoned this behavior.
Rooney addressed the viral tweet in an interview with British Vogue, revealing that she had written it out by hand instead of using modern technology. She also mentioned that the case has garnered more attention than she ever could have expected. The ongoing legal battle has been a topic of conversation online, with memes and jokes being shared.
This case serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the potential consequences of what we share online. It has also sparked discussions about privacy and the responsibility of public figures to protect their personal information. The outcome of Tuesday's hearing will determine the final costs that Vardy is responsible for, bringing an end to this long-standing feud between two famous media personalities.
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