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Mitch Winehouse Ordered to Pay Nearly £1 Million After Failed Lawsuit

Mitch Winehouse loses High Court battle, ordered to pay nearly £1 million to late daughter Amy Winehouse's friends after failed auction lawsuit.

Editorial Desk

July 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Mitch Winehouse, father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, has been ordered by a High Court judge to pay nearly £1 million to two of his daughter’s friends following a failed lawsuit. The legal battle centered around an auction of Amy Winehouse’s personal belongings.

The High Court ruled against Mitch Winehouse, mandating he compensate the friends of the deceased artist. The financial settlement includes both damages — and legal costs incurred by the plaintiffs.

“The court has determined that Mitch Winehouse must pay a total of £985,000 to the plaintiffs,” stated the judge during the ruling. The amount reflects the costs associated with the auction dispute — and subsequent legal proceedings.

The auction in question involved various personal items belonging to Amy Winehouse, who passed away in 2011. The items were slated for sale, prompting the legal action from her friends, who argued they held sentimental value and shouldn’t be auctioned.

Mitch Winehouse’s lawsuit sought to challenge the claims made by the friends, but the High Court dismissed his arguments, leading to the substantial financial judgment against him.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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