February 2010

News items from February 2010

Miriam O'Reilly faces discrimination and hostility: Experienced BBC journalist dropped from programmes sues for discrimination
DePuy knee implant device recall leads to group claim: Widely used knee implant has caused problems for some patients
Former UK resident recovers compensation: A former engine room worker has received £200,000 after contracting mesothelioma
Barrowford cyclist receives compensation: British Cycling member John Sherriffs has received compensation after a road traffic collision
Death of baby at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital: Successful claim against hospital for failures of obstetric and midwifery care
Toyota recalls 180,000 unsafe cars in the UK: Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has been forced to recall thousands of cars in the UK
Seroquel needs stronger warnings: Potentially problematic side effects from antipsychotic drug Seroquel
How washing clothes can kill: Carrying out an innocent household task has proved fatal for some people
Paralysed TV correspondent wins £4.5 million in damages: Andrew Brown has secured compensation after being abandoned by his surgeon
CA to hand down Binyam Mohamed judgment on Wednesday 10 February: The Court of Appeal will hand down judgment in Binyam Mohamed case on 10.2.10
CA dismisses Government's attempt to cover up complicity in torture of Binyam Mohamed: Senior judges dismiss Government's appeal
Agreement gives hope to Ivorian toxic waste claimants: Payment process for 30,000 claimants set to commence in March
BAE plea bargain faces legal challenge: Leigh Day writes to SFO asking to revoke BAE plea bargain
Two successful settlements for British Cycling members: More success for BC members after two cases conclude
50th anniversary dinner for British Cycling: Leigh Day presents awards at 50th anniversary celebration

February 2010

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