March 2012

• British man paralysed in Mumbai terror attacks sues hotel chain
  A British man paralysed during the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, has begun legal action against the hotel chain he claims did little to provide security for residents. 30 March 2012
• Olive Lewin successfully settles a claim for a fourth degree tear for £300,000
  Severe perineal tear negligently repaired by hospital 29 March 2012
• Sean Humber settles breach of medical confidence case
  Details of client's medical conditions were released without permission 28 March 2012
• Brain and spinal injured clients under great strain as benefits withdrawn
  Many of our seriously injured clients are reporting that they are losing their benefits despite being unable to work 28 March 2012
• Supreme Court rules for asbestos victims against insurers avoidance tactics
  Victory for asbestos and mesothelioma claimants in insurance battle 28 March 2012
• Court of Appeal ruling in age discrimination case
  Leigh Day employment lawyers hope that discrimination will not be encouraged as employers look to save money 27 March 2012
• Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill: some progress but problems remain
  Update on the withdrawal of legal aid in clinical negligence cases 26 March 2012
• MHRA seeks heart device adverse effects report from cardiologists
  Medical devices claims lawyers report on possible problems with heart device 23 March 2012
• 11,000 Nigerians sue Shell in London Courts
  Landmark legal action begins at the High Court against oil giant. 22 March 2012
• Plymouth residents begin legal fight against incinerator
  Richard Stein representing local residents fighting incinerator plant 21 March 2012
• Legal action begins to ensure greater safeguards for Afghan detainees in British military detention
  Leigh Day & Co is calling for greater safeguards and a ban on the transfer of detainees from British military detention to certain Afghan detention facilities. 20 March 2012
• More reports on poor health care standards in care homes
  BMJ reports that more than 50% of care home residents are denied prompt access to basic healthcare 20 March 2012
• Leading asbestos lawyers horrified at proposals to reduce asbestos safety protection
  Harminder Bains calls for re-think on Government’s attack on regulations 19 March 2012
• Beko recall potentially lethal gas cookers
  Company statement admits unsafe build-up of carbon monoxide can occur 18 March 2012
• Abuse champion welcomes Which? report on care
  Consumer group Which? have revealed how older people are suffering "disgraceful" home care following an undercover investigation. 16 March 2012
• Martyn Day named on list of 100 most influential lawyers
  The Times has published its 2012 list of top UK lawyers 16 March 2012
• Abuse lawyers welcome new guidance from General Medical Council
  Doctors have an obligation to raise concerns according to GMC 14 March 2012
• Leigh Day supports hip implant ban
  Law firm Leigh Day & Co is supporting a call for a complete ban on metal-on-metal implants following a report in the Lancet. 13 March 2012
• High Court Challenge to Hague over UK complicity in CIA drone attacks
  Leigh Day & Co has issued formal legal proceedings against the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague, after a drone strike in Pakistan 12 March 2012
• Extensive damages agreed in a case involving failure to treat infection
  Delay in appropriate treatment for infection in shoulder joint, inappropriate antibiotic treatment resulted in infection to the spine causing permanent damage to the spine 12 March 2012
• British hip surgeons warn against use of devices using bearings of 36mm or over until safety proven
  More concerns over the use of certain hip implants in the UK 12 March 2012
• Legal challenge continues in Do Not Resuscitate case
  The family of Janet Tracey have welcomed the decision at the High Court in their battle for clarity over the use of Do Not Resuscitate orders. 9 March 2012
• East Sussex hospitals named in critical Care Quality Commission reports
  Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, Hastings must improve say CQC 8 March 2012
• GBP 1.2m settlement following young woman’s above knee amputation
  Alison Millar has secured compensation of over £1m for her client 7 March 2012
• New concerns over safety of joint implants
  The online edition of the Lancet has published concerns that thousands of artificial knee joints are implanted without sound evidence of their long-term safety and effectiveness. 6 March 2012
• Medical device claims specialists instructed in Zimmer NexGen knee claims
  Jill Paterson instructed by client with prosthetic knee replacements 5 March 2012
• Research highlights the danger HGVs pose to cyclists
  New research looking at serious injuries suffered by cyclists in crashes with different vehicles has found that lorries pose the biggest threat to cyclists on Britain's roads. 5 March 2012
• Company fined after exposing workers and visitors to deadly asbestos fibres
  Potentially deadly asbestos removed by unqualified contractors 5 March 2012
• Woman temporarily blinded after using hair dye kit
  Carmen Rowe lost her sight after a severe allergic reaction to hair dye 5 March 2012
• LSC drops legal challenge on closure of Legal Advice Service
  The Legal Services Commission has dropped its challenge to legal action against its decision to end an advice line serving some of the most vulnerable members of society. 2 March 2012
• Labour examines proposals to introduce class actions to the UK
  Consumers could gain stronger protection if class action regime is introduced 1 March 2012
• Shubhaa Srinivasan briefs MPs on corporate accountability in the Palestinian Occupied Territories
  Leigh Day partner attends briefing organised by Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights 1 March 2012