- Catrine Jarman, partner of Earl Spencer, has reached a High Court settlement with his ex-wife, Countess Karen Spencer, over the alleged misuse of her private medical information.
- The claim, brought by Ms Jarman in 2024, alleged that Countess Spencer disclosed details of her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis to others without consent.
- The settlement was agreed in August last year without any admission of liability or wrongdoing from Countess Spencer, who did not attend the hearing.
- Ms Jarman expressed her delight at being able to 'move on with my life,' emphasising the right to medical privacy, while Countess Spencer's spokesperson stated she accepted the settlement with no admission of liability.
- Earl Spencer contributed to Ms Jarman's legal costs and is paying Countess Spencer's legal fees as part of a separate divorce agreement, with both he and Ms Jarman's separated husband, Tom Jarman, expressing regret over the disclosure.
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Partner of Earl Spencer settles High Court claim against his ex-wife
