November 2015

• Call for action on St Jude defibrillation lead
  MHRA issues field safety notice on St Jude Medical Optisure™ Dual Coil Defibrillation Lead 26 November 2015
• UK couple receive compensation after serious road accident in Ethiopia
  A British couple receive damages after road traffic collision in Ethiopia whilst working in Africa 25 November 2015
• Undiagnosed spinal injury led to man's death
  Family settle medical negligence case after serious concerns raised by the Health Service Ombudsman’s report 25 November 2015
• Cressingham Gardens’ tenant wins High Court legal battle against Lambeth Council
  Tenant wins High Court legal battle against Lambeth Council over decision to remove options in public consultation over future of Cressingham Gardens estate 24 November 2015
• Occupational injury lawyer welcomes new industry safety advice
  Construction industry working group publishes advice on assessing risks to health 24 November 2015
• Potential High Court action following BBC Panorama VW results
  High Court threat for Volkswagen after BBC Panorama programme shows car failing EU emissions test 'spectacularly', according to the BBC 23 November 2015
• Hotpoint recalls some tumble dryers that present a risk of fire
  Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda tumble dryer models subject of safety notice 23 November 2015
• London Trust reverses decision to shut LUTS clinic
  Trust reverses decision to close specialist clinic after legal challenge launched in High Court 20 November 2015
• Leigh Day investigating claims on behalf of TalkTalk customers
  TalkTalk customers may have a claim for breach of confidence 20 November 2015
• London Fire Brigade report: 71 Vauxhall Zafira fires in two years
  London Fire Brigade report details 71 fires involving Vauxhall Zafira cars over past two years 19 November 2015
• Report suggests 60% of stillbirths could be avoided
  Report suggests that as many as 600 stillbirths a year could be avoided with appropriate medical care 19 November 2015
• Medical negligence specialist welcomes plans to reduce stillbirths and neonatal deaths
  New drive to reduce life-changing brain injuries and deaths in new babies and mothers 16 November 2015
• High Court rules doctors should consult on DNR orders for disabled patients
  High Court rules that doctors must consult the family of patients without mental capacity, or their carers, before putting Do Not Resuscitate orders on their medical records 13 November 2015
• Metal on metal hip case in High Court today
  Medical device lawyers attend important case management conference on behalf of hip clients 12 November 2015
• Woman awarded settlement following still birth
  A woman whose baby died has been awarded £45,000 in a settlement following allegations of negligence 9 November 2015
• Consumer lawyer welcomes statement from Vauxhall on Zafira fires
  Vauxhall has issued a statement on action the car manufacturer is taking 9 November 2015
• Straw Libya rendition case goes to the Supreme Court
  Supreme Court to begin hearing torture and rendition case of Libyan man and his pregnant wife against former Home Secretary Jack Straw and ex-MI6 Director Sir Mark Allen 8 November 2015
• Lawyers seek fresh inquiry into Bradford Fire
  Theresa May considering independent review into Bradford City fire as West Yorkshire police refers itself to the IPCC over the disaster 6 November 2015
• Leading lawyers warn against growing threats to injured patients
  Leading medical negligence lawyers warn against Government reforms which impact on patients harmed through negligence 3 November 2015
• Leigh Day joins call on Chancellor to support investment in cycling
  #ChooseCycling network member, Leigh Day, adds voice to calls for investment that would create a healthier workforce 3 November 2015
• Over £1m awarded to severely disabled young woman following 'institutional failure' at Great Ormond Street
  A woman who suffered a heart attack and brain damage at Great Ormond Street Hospital has settled her case 3 November 2015
• Cressingham Gardens legal hearing against Lambeth Council at the High Court
  A two-day High Court hearing begins tomorrow (3 November 2015) against Lambeth Council on behalf of a resident of the Cressingham Gardens estate in Lambeth, South London, challenging the council’s decision on how it plans to redevelop the estate. 2 November 2015