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Industrial disease Asbestos Mesothelioma

Family believe Liverpool mother’s death may be linked to washing husband’s asbestos covered clothes

The family of Angela Barry from Liverpool are appealing for witnesses after her death from asbestos cancer mesothelioma, which they believe may have been caused by washing her late husband’s work clothes.

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Medical negligence Award Manchester

Leigh Day's Medical Negligence Triage Team triumph in Young Talent Awards

Leigh Day's Medical Negligence Triage Team seized a glittering prize at the Manchester Young Talent Awards (MYTAs), where they were named Team of the Year.

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Human rights International Harrods Abuse

Al Fayed abuse survivors back court bid to have estate executors replaced

Survivors of sexual abuse by Mohammed Al Fayed are backing a bid to the High Court to have the executors of his estate replaced.

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