legal action

Nelson took legal action against her son in September 1999 for his album, alleging defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress through his lyrics, according to ABC News.

The legal action filed today claims that "many thousands" of UK businesses may have been affected.

Mrs Brown was one of the original 555 victims who took part in the landmark group legal action led by Alan Bates against the Post Office.

Many dismissals ended in legal action or employment tribunals.

The Unite union is pushing ahead with legal action aimed at overturning it.