August 2010

Leigh Day inaugural placement scheme in Kenya great success

Dol Dol primary school in Northern Kenya has recently welcomed two young women from the UK

Frances Swaine secures compensation from CPS

Breach of human rights by CPS results in payout

John Radcliffe Hospital suspends child cardiac operations

An Oxford hospital has halted all cardiac surgery on children

Leigh Day settles more Mid-Staffs cases

Apology and compensation for families affected by Mid-Staffordshire ill-treatment

AstraZeneca pays compensation to US Seroquel users

Anti-psychotic drug users welcome payout

Legal challenge to proposed PFI scheme for Royal Liverpool Hospital

Leigh Day instructed to challenge PFI scheme for failing to ensure better value for money in Liverpool

Compensation secured for two British Cycling members

Philip Hunter has successfully concluded two personal injury claims for cyclists

DePuy recalls ASR hip replacement implant in the US

Widely used hip implants are withdrawn from use in the US

Increased risk of bladder cancer for painters

Recent article highlights cancer risks for painters and decorators

Cauda Equina Syndrome settlement

Olive Lewin obtains compensation for client with rare syndrome