Neal and Meg Sussman, Wayne and Gillian Phillips: A clarification

An article published on 29 March said that Wayne and Gillian Phillips and Neal and Meg Sussman were suing their 80-year-old neighbour in Hampstead over claims that trees in her garden had damaged their flats.

By way of clarification although Neal and Meg Sussman and Dr Wayne and Gillian Phillips are named as the claimants in this action, it is being brought by Zurich, the company which insured their apartments.

The insurance company initiated and is conducting and financing the claim to recover sums it has spent on repair works.

The Sussmans and Phillips have no control over the case and had no say in the decision to bring it.

We are happy to update matters.