article_snippet: In many cases, the damages paid will be less than the legal costs.
article_snippet: But this is not the end of taxpayers’ liability.
article_snippet: In last year’s court hearings it emerged that numerous actions are being considered – with damages and costs likely to be higher.
article_snippet: However, bedevilling numerous actions are being considered – with damages and costs likely to be higher is a lack of documentary records, and evidence of some false claims by individuals.