December 2014

• Government makes Access to Work Scheme guidance public following challenge by law firm
  DWP publishes document detailing criteria following Leigh Day claim of ‘unlawful’ practice 22 December 2014
• Former carpenter receives settlement after contracting lung cancer mesothelioma
  Asbestos lawyer Daniel Easton has settled a claim for his mesothelioma client 22 December 2014
• Case relating to treatment and care of severely learning disabled woman proceeds
  A case relating to the care of a woman with severe learning disabilities has been served today 22 December 2014
• Safety warning from regulator on safety of baby warmers
  Fisher and Paykel baby warmer identified as posing potential serious injury risk 22 December 2014
• Leigh Day amputee client receives GBP 1 million after thrombosis missed
  Our client has received over £1m after a hospital failed to diagnose her thrombosis. 22 December 2014
• Cosmetics Europe sets up consortium to look at hair dye safety
  Industry group will gather information relating to the safety of hair dye 19 December 2014
• Medical negligence lawyer shocked by reports of breast cancer screening recalls
  Review of breast cancer screening service in Oxfordshire released 19 December 2014
• Woman’s life-long medical complications and traumatic birth caused by failure of care at St George’s Hospital
  Trust admits liability in birth trauma case following internal review 18 December 2014
• ​Lawyer welcomes verdict as Briton convicted of abusing Kenyans
  Charity Boss found guilty of sexually abusing young Kenyan street children 16 December 2014
• UK High Court sets the stage for large number of failed metal-on-metal hip claims against Zimmer
  The High Court has granted a Group Litigation Order (GLO) to manage a large number of claims against Zimmer concerning failures of one of their metal-on-metal hip systems. 16 December 2014
• Legal action launched by transsexual prisoner
  A prisoner has today launched a legal action against the Prison Service in respect of a prison’s refusal to recognise her as transsexual. 16 December 2014
• Listen to our podcast on "Land grabs, human rights, and the UK"
  As part of a programme of events organised by the Law Society to mark this year’s Human Rights Day, on Monday 8 December Leigh Day held an evening of discussion on “land grabs”, human rights, and the UK 15 December 2014
• Deaf prisoner receives substantial compensation for discrimination suffered
  A prisoner whose communication problems relating to his deafness were ignored has settled his case 12 December 2014
• Leigh Day concerned for welfare of residents as ‘unsafe’ and ‘dirty’ care home is closed down
  Lawyers worry about long-term impact on residents who stayed at Merok Park nursing home 11 December 2014
• Scout Association apology welcomed by leading abuse lawyer
  Leading abuse lawyer calls for mandatory reporting of concerns or known child abuse for organisations following Scout Association apology 11 December 2014
• Mother attacked by mentally ill son awarded compensation from NHS Trust
  A woman who was held at knifepoint and injured by her mentally ill son has been awarded compensation by the NHS Trust responsible for his care 11 December 2014
• High Court gives permission to challenge Army over age regulations
  High Court says legal action can continue against Army in challenge to rules governing minimum service period for those enlisting as minors 10 December 2014
• Asbestos lawyer welcomes Government announcement that there will be no immediate change to the funding of mesothelioma claims
  Successful legal challenge by mesothelioma lawyers in October 2014 instrumental in delaying plans to make victims pay for their costs 8 December 2014
• New law comes into force this week offering more protection for consumers with allergies
  New food labelling laws come into force on 13 December 2014 8 December 2014
• Russell Hobbs identifies a potential burn risk in some of its steam irons.
  Electrical goods manufacturer issues product recall relating to power cable 5 December 2014
• Balcombe fracking loss but important issues raised
  Lawyers for Balcombe residents association express disappointment at decision in the High Court but remain confident of more informed planning decisions in the future 5 December 2014
• Recommendations made following home care review ‘must prompt immediate action’
  Legal experts say lessons must be learnt to protect vulnerable members of society 5 December 2014
• Legal action over Access to Work scheme
  Secretary of State for Work and Pensions challenged on lack of guidance on AtW scheme 4 December 2014
• Caution urged over new NICE guidelines for expectant mothers
  Concerns raised by lawyers over new NICE guidelines for expectant mothers 3 December 2014
• NICE updates its guidance on bariatric surgery
  Medical negligence lawyers welcome announcement from NICE on availability of bariatric surgery 3 December 2014
• Family of 32-year old man who died as a result of medical negligence awarded substantial compensation
  Mr Y died following failure by hospital to diagnose endocarditis 3 December 2014
• Lawyers welcome amendments to Modern Slavery Bill
  Lawyers for victims of trafficking and human slavery welcome amendments to Bill currently going through the House of Lords 3 December 2014
• Family take action after pensioner leaves Colchester hospital with broken bones
  Leading health lawyer voices alarm over Colchester NHS crisis - public meeting arranged to discuss concerns 2 December 2014
• NHS England in u-turn after legal challenge over commissioning policies
  NHS England reveals it has scrapped key meetings on whether to fund a series of treatments for serious conditions following the threat of legal action 2 December 2014
• Campaigners intervene in 'unlawful' police database Supreme Court case
  Netpol intervenes in Supreme Court challenge by the Metropolitan Police over judgment that police acted unlawfully over a 'domestic extremist' database 1 December 2014
• Family receive damages following death of woman from jaundice
  A mother who had jaundice died in hospital following a biopsy on her liver 1 December 2014
• Legal action threatened against ITV over exclusion of Green Party from debate
  Lawyers acting on behalf of the Green Party threaten to take legal action if ITV excludes them from future general election debate 1 December 2014
• Concerns over length of time taken to expose paedophile doctor
  Doctor sentenced to 22 years in prison may have been caught sooner had information from Canada been acted upon by UK agency 1 December 2014
• Brazilian cyclist awarded compensation after being hit by a truck in London
  A Brazilian who was hit by a cement lorry whilst riding his bike has been awarded a five figure sum in compensation 1 December 2014
• Law firm Leigh Day to lodge claims against Thalidomide manufacturer Grünenthal
  Legal proceedings will be issued on behalf of individuals who were initially rejected as victims of morning-sickness drug 1 December 2014