Nikita Hand set for damages after ex-neighbours in Conor McGregor appeal don't respond to lawsuit

The High Court heard Ms Hand’s case arose from the 'conduct' of Conor McGregor’s appeal

Samantha O’Reilly and Steven Cummins had been due to give evidence in Conor McGregor’s appeal of a civil jury finding in favour of Nikita Hand (pictured), who sued the mixed martial arts fighter over alleged rape in a Dublin hotel. File picture: Niall Carson/PA

The High Court is set to assess damages owed to Nikita Hand by her former neighbours after they failed to respond to Hand’s claim for damages accusing them of abusing court processes.

Samantha O’Reilly and Steven Cummins had been due to give evidence in Conor McGregor’s appeal of a civil jury finding in favour of Hand, who sued the mixed martial arts fighter over alleged rape in a Dublin hotel.