September 2009

• Dock worker who loaded asbestos receives damages
  Leigh Day secures £40,000 for injured dock worker 1 October 2009
• “Neglect” included in verdict at inquest following death of man in Southend Hospital
  Mr Kotwani died after a routine knee operation in December 2005 28 September 2009
• Worrying report on people’s experience of acute inpatient mental health services published
  The CQC has published a report on the experiences mental health patients encounter in the UK 24 September 2009
• Young man secures substantial damages for lost hand
  Evan Reynolds has secured compensation after losing his left hand in an accident 23 September 2009
• Taking a look through patients’ eyes
  Leigh Day welcomes proposed reforms focused on improving patients’ healthcare experiences 22 September 2009
• Leigh Day supports the Mayor of London’s Skyride
  British Cycling organized the highly-successful Skyride event on 20 September 2009 22 September 2009
• Baha Mousa Inquiry re-opens on 21 September 2009
  Opening statement from victims opens Baha Mousa Inquiry today 21 September 2009
• Leigh Day lawyer criticises Mid-Staffs public inquiry terms of reference
  Richard Stein is representing Cure the NHS at the inquiry into failings at Stafford Hospital 21 September 2009
• Child with cerebral palsy awarded substantial damages
  The Mayday Hospital has paid out £2 million and annual life payments after a baby was born with cerebral palsy 16 September 2009
• New E.coli O157 outbreak
  Sean Humber, partner and E. coli claims expert, comments on the latest E. coli outbreak 14 September 2009
• Osteoporosis drug causes concern in the UK
  There is a possibility that ‘dead jaw syndrome’ may be caused by taking Alendronic Acid 10 September 2009
• London bombing award re-assessed
  Leigh Day has successfully applied for a review of the damages awarded to Jodie Ayre 10 September 2009
• Royal Free Hospital recalls patients due to erroneous cystic fibrosis testing
  Leigh Day client receives false 'all clear' after being tested for cystic fibrosis 9 September 2009
• Polish pedestrian injured by bus receives compensation
  Mr Szlazynski has been awarded a significant sum after being knocked down by a bus 9 September 2009
• EHRC Inquiry finds widespread sexism in the finance sector
  AN EHRC inquiry has revealed that sexism in the City, particularly in the finance sector, still persists 7 September 2009