July 2006

Last week marked the first anniversary of the London bombings

Legal Services Commission U-turn

Judicial review proceedings succeed against the Legal Services Commission's decision to cease funding for its specialist support scheme.

DePuy agree to settle product liability litigation

Specialist personal injury law firm Leigh Day & Co has just released a statement regarding their litigation with DePuy International limited, an orthopaedic implant manufacturer.

Mesothelioma claimant's victory in Court of Appeal

The sister of a mesothelioma victim who died in 2002 Isolene Clarke, has again been successful in court in litigation following from the House of Lords judgment in Barker –v– Corus (UK) Plc.

Substantial settlement for widow of factory worker

Sally Moore, partner at law firm Leigh Day & Co, has recently settled a case for the widow of a man who died of mesothelioma.

Porton Down tests declared unethical

A report published by the MoD, regarding tests of chemical agents, involved "serious departures" from the ethical standards that should have been observed at the time.

Recent E. coli and salmonella food poisoning outbreaks

E.coli and salmonella claims

Successful mediation result for Colombian farmers

BP Exploration Company (Colombia) Limited and the Colombian farmers group are pleased to say that an amicable settlement of the dispute in relation to the OCENSA pipeline has been reached.

Learning disabled abused whilst in care of NHS in Cornwall

On July 5 2006 a report was released documenting concerns about the way people with learning disabilities are cared for in a selection of homes and treatment centres.

Latex allergy payout for client

Leigh Day & Co has achieved an award of £260,000 for a dental nurse who developed type 1 latex allergy whilst working for the RAF.

Impact of NHS deficits is having a serious effect on services

A report has been published by the Local Government Association drawing attention to the fact that dozens of hospitals are facing acute financial pressure.

New law will regulate claims management companies

The Compensation Act was bought into force today and specialist personal injury lawyers are pleased that a regulatory system will be introduced to regulate so called 'claims firms'.

Accidents abroad: better damages for holidaymakers?

The case of Harding v Wealands is a landmark verdict for English holidaymakers and for those who are injured whilst working abroad.

Devastating news for Northwick Park drug trial victims

The four drug trialists represented by Leigh Day & Co are coming to terms with the fact that it is highly likely that they will develop autoimmune diseases and possibly lymphatic cancers.