August 2010

• Cauda Equina Syndrome settlement
  Olive Lewin obtains compensation for client with rare syndrome 26 August 2010
• Increased risk of bladder cancer for painters
  Recent article highlights cancer risks for painters and decorators 26 August 2010
• DePuy recalls ASR hip replacement implant in the US
  Widely used hip implants are withdrawn from use in the US 25 August 2010
• Compensation secured for two British Cycling members
  Philip Hunter has successfully concluded two personal injury claims for cyclists 12 August 2010
• 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 12 August 2010
• AstraZeneca pays compensation to US Seroquel users
  Anti-psychotic drug users welcome payout 11 August 2010
• Leigh Day settles more Mid-Staffs cases
  Apology and compensation for families affected by Mid-Staffordshire ill-treatment 10 August 2010
• John Radcliffe Hospital suspends child cardiac operations
  An Oxford hospital has halted all cardiac surgery on children 5 August 2010
• Frances Swaine secures compensation from CPS
  Breach of human rights by CPS results in payout 4 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 4 August 2010