September 2016

• Widow of late ship worker receives compensation
  Widow receives £135,000 after death of husband from mesothelioma 30 September 2016
• Human rights lawyer voices concerns over the rise in deprivation of liberty applications
  Human rights expert adds her voice to growing concerns over the deprivation of liberty systems in care homes 30 September 2016
• Cycling lawyer welcomes London Mayor's plans to make roads safer in the capital
  An expert in cycling-related injuries has welcomed plans by the London Mayor to make the city’s roads safer by banning thousands of potentially dangerous lorries 30 September 2016
• Product liability lawyers tour the country to help victims of failed ASR hip replacements
  Free legal advice will be offered at events across the country for people who believe they are victims of failed ASR hip replacements 30 September 2016
• Food Standards Agency data shows takeaways and restaurants still failing hygiene tests
  Food safety lawyer calls for better hygiene standards in takeaways and greater awareness from consumers 28 September 2016
• Human rights expert welcomes new report
  Sean Humber, head of Leigh Day's Human Rights department, welcomes the new report by the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) and joins calls for the Government to do more 23 September 2016
• Threat of legal action temporarily saves adventure playgrounds from closure
  A local parent protesting the closure of staffed facilities at adventure playgrounds in Watford has convinced the local council to rethink its plans 21 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
• Leading employment lawyer welcomes new initiative to tackle maternity discrimination
  Employment law expert Michael Newman welcomes plans by leading businesses to help tackle maternity and pregnancy discrimination 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
• Gerard Singer sentencing - lawyer for survivor of abuse calls for mandatory reporting
  The lawyer representing a former pupil abused at St George’s School has called on the Government to renew efforts for mandatory reporting in schools 9 September 2016
• Asbestos lawyer calls for workplace protection for all, not just MPs
  The Houses of Parliament will be made safe for MPs in restoration project 8 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
• Lawyers go to High Court over imprisonment of British man in Ethiopia
  Lawyers go to the High Court in the latest legal battle tover the handling by the Foreign Office in the case against Andy Tsege who is currently on death row in Ethiopia 7 September 2016
• Woman with ectopic pregnancy sent home from hospital
  Young woman settles medical negligence claim against Bradford Hospital 7 September 2016
• Food safety lawyer joins calls for greater safety measures after child dies following E.coli outbreak
  Leading food safety lawyer calls for more stringent controls on food manufacturing after a child died following an E.coli outbreak 7 September 2016
• Family welcomes coroner's recognition of mental health failings
  The family of a Deeside man who was killed after being hit by a train have welcomed the Coroner’s conclusion that failings in the mental health care provision contributed to his death. 5 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
• Diabetic foot care - a postcode lottery?
  Lawyer specialising in amputation claims backs calls for improved diabetes care 1 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