Following a motion for security for costs, the defendants sought additional costs related to the fees of former counsel and other related issues.
The court declined to increase the amount of security for costs because the defendants provided redacted accounts that failed to show the nature of the work performed, despite the court previously requesting such evidence.
The court also rejected arguments that a prior settlement offer should affect the costs analysis, as the amount ordered was lower than the offer and the conduct of the plaintiff did not justify substantial indemnity costs.
Additional costs requested for undertakings issues were also denied.
The previously ordered security and costs structure remained unchanged.
