Wed, 06 Aug 2025

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 Horizon victim sues Post Office and Fujitsu for £4m

This is the first time full details of a complex claim for compensation have been made public.

* Lee Castleton, a former sub-postmaster, is suing the Post Office and Fujitsu for £4.487m in damages over the Horizon IT scandal.
* He was wrongly convicted after faulty software said money was missing from his branch accounts.
* The claim alleges that the Post Office knew he would likely be made bankrupt by the action but pursued it to make an example of him.
* Castleton's quantifiable financial losses include: + £321,000 in legal costs + £25,000 recovered by the Post Office
* He is also seeking general damages for losses that can't be measured in pounds and pence, including: + Ruined life and reputation + Emotional distress + Impact on his family
* Castleton's solicitor says the claim is substantial due to the complex nature of the case and the significant losses incurred.
* The Post Office said it cannot comment on ongoing legal proceedings but is engaging fully in the process.
* Fujitsu declined to comment.
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