McManus to sue Facebook over profiles

MULTI-MILLIONAIRE businessman and racehorse- owner JP McManus is to bring High Court proceedings against Facebook over the social networking website’s alleged failure to take down a number of profiles purporting to be those of the Co Limerick native.

Lawyers acting for Mr McManus, known for his sporting interests and charity work, were yesterday granted permission by the High Court to bring proceedings against Facebook Ireland due to its alleged failure to take down three Facebook profiles.

The Facebook profiles at the centre of the proceedings state they are “JP McManus” and contain photos of him. Facebook has more than 600 million users worldwide.