Judge reserves decision on claim by hire company that men staged accident

Lawyers for a number of men - who a car hire company believes were involved in a set-up traffic accident - has urged the High Court to reject the "outrageous allegation" which he said was based on no evidence and done to besmirch their reputations.

Lawyers for a number of men - who a car hire company believes were involved in a set-up traffic accident - has urged the High Court to reject the "outrageous allegation" which he said was based on no evidence and done to besmirch their reputations.

Richard Lyons SC, for four men who sought compensation for soft tissue injuries arising out of an accident involving a Hertz hire car in Lifford , Co Donegal, on June 28, 2011, said his clients had been met with a "besmirching campaign" during the hearing.