July 2009

• Cyclist’s widow receives six-figure sum
  The widow of a teacher who was knocked off his bike has received compensation 30 July 2009
• Successful fight against closure of children’s respite home
  Leigh Day lawyers prevent closure of respite home 29 July 2009
• Settlement for delay in lung cancer diagnosis
  The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust pays compensation for delay in diagnosis of lung cancer 29 July 2009
• Leigh Day partner joins her former client in cycle ride
  Leigh Day partner Sally Moore joined her former client, Max Burt on an epic cycle ride on Sunday 19th July 2009 27 July 2009
• Baha Mousa Inquiry adjourned until 13 September 2009
  The Baha Mousa Inquiry, which opened on the 13 July 2009, has been adjourned until 13 September 2009 27 July 2009
• Staffordshire patients win Public Inquiry
  The Secretary of State for Health has confirmed to hold an independent public inquiry 21 July 2009
• Inquest verdict into unexpected death of a man with severe learning disabilities
  The jury has reached its decision at the inquest into the death of Kyle Flack 20 July 2009
• Cyclist injured on roundabout in Newcastle receives payout
  Gavin Quinn has received compensation after being injured whilst cycling on a roundabout 16 July 2009
• Inquest into the death of Desline Menezes
  Henry Dyson recently attended the inquest of Desline Menezes who died in St George's Hospital 15 July 2009
• Barking resident receives compensation for asbestos cancer
  Leigh Day secures compensation for former Barking resident who contracted mesothelioma 15 July 2009
• Leigh Day former Client cycles to change perceptions about disability
  Max Burt, former client cycles the length of Britain to change people's perceptions about disability. 14 July 2009
• المترجمون العراقيون يقيمون دعوى ضد الحكومة البريطانية
  في يوم الجمعة 17 يوليو، سيقدم 25 موظفا عراقيا سابقا دعاواهم ضد الحكومة البريطانية 13 July 2009
• Iraqi interpreters to launch claim against British Government
  On Friday 17th July, 25 former Iraqi employees will serve their claim on the British Government 13 July 2009
• التحقيق العام في قضية بهاء موسى – الشروع بجلسات الاستماع في 13 يوليو 2009
  محكمة التحقيق العامة ستحقق في الظروف التي أدت الى وفاة بهاء موسى 13 July 2009
• Baha Mousa Public Inquiry – Oral Hearings Begin on 13 July 2009
  The Inquiry will examine the circumstances which led to the death of Baha Mousa. 10 July 2009
• Concerns raised over slimming drug Orlistat (Alli)
  Orlistat (Alli) is currently being investigated by the FDA in the US 8 July 2009
• Cervical screening age to remain at 25
  Clinical negligence solicitor Gemma Hardiman comments on cervical screening policy 8 July 2009
• UK Government concedes investigation is needed into Iraqi deaths
  The UK Government has concluded that further investigation is needed into Iraqi deaths in Majar Al Kabir 7 July 2009
• Leigh Day attends inquest of Kyle Flack
  Kyle Flack, a young man with severe learning disabilities, died unexpectedly whilst in Basildon hospital 7 July 2009
• Binyam Mohamed in legal action to prevent US from destroying crucial records
  Binyam Mohamed is trying to stop the US from destroying crucial evidence 7 July 2009
• Injury during labour results in payment
  Women often suffer debilitating injuries during childbirth 2 July 2009
• Challenge to abortion guidelines in Northern Ireland
  Abortion guidance in Northern Ireland challenged by anti abortion group 1 July 2009