September 2016

• A year on from Volkswagen emissions scandal less that 10 per cent of affected cars repaired
  A year on from the discovery that Volkswagen diesel cars had been fitted with software to cheat emissions tests only around one in 10 of the affected cars have been repaired 20 September 2016
• Man's bowel perforation claim settled against hospital
  Man whose bowel was perforated during an operation to remove his appendix settles claim against hospital 15 September 2016
• Lawyers take action on behalf of a large number of police officers following pension changes
  Lawyers take action on behalf of thousands of police officers over new pension schemes which they claim discriminate on the grounds of age, race and sex 15 September 2016
• Product safety lawyer welcomes Government letter to Whirlpool
  Product safety law expert Jill Paterson welcomes the actions of the BIS Committee chairman but urges the Government to do more on faulty household appliances 14 September 2016
• Recall of Intraocular lenses by manufacturer AMO
  People who have received an intraocular lens through a transplant urged to seek urgent medical attention if they suffer discomfort after leading manufacturer issues recall 13 September 2016
• Employment lawyer welcomes HMRC Hermes inquiry
  Employment law expert Michael Newman welcomes the Government’s decision to invite HMRC to begin Hermes inquiry 12 September 2016
• Victim of contaminated NHS blood challenges lawfulness of new government compensation scheme
  A man who was infected with the Hepatitis C virus from contaminated NHS blood is challenging the lawfulness of the Government's revised discretionary payment scheme 8 September 2016
• Lawyer for Carol Howard reacts to EHRC report on discrimination in the Metropolitan Police
  A report by the Equality and Human Rights commission says Police officers and staff expect to be victimised and have their careers damaged if they complain about discrimination within the Metropolitan Police. 8 September 2016
• Woman with ectopic pregnancy sent home from hospital
  Young woman settles medical negligence claim against Bradford Hospital 7 September 2016
• Product liability lawyer welcomes Samsung's decision to recall Galaxy Note 7 smartphone
  Unprecedented recall for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after reports of exploding devices during charging 2 September 2016
• Human rights law firm, Leigh Day, submits evidence to Parliamentary inquiry into UK business
  Leigh Day has presented submissions to the Human Rights and Business inquiry 2 September 2016
• Daughter appeals for help in late father's asbestos claim
  Man dies before seeing his claim for alleged asbestos exposure against his former employers come to court - daughter appeals for former colleagues to come forward 1 September 2016