Hugh Grant settles claim against Sun publisher due to risk of €11.7m legal costs

The actor brought legal action against News Group Newspapers (NGN) in relation to The Sun only, alleging he was targeted by journalists and private investigators

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024 - 13:16

Tom Pilgrim

Hugh Grant has settled a UK High Court claim against the publisher of The Sun newspaper after being advised he risked being liable for £10m (€11.7m) in legal costs if his case proceeded to a trial.

The actor brought legal action against News Group Newspapers (NGN) in relation to The Sun only, alleging he was targeted by journalists and private investigators, having previously settled a claim with the publisher in 2012 relating to the News Of The World.