August 2020

• Settlement for injured cyclist despite denial of liability
  A settlement has been secured, despite denial of liability, for a cyclist following a collision which left him with serious injuries. 7 August 2020
• Security guard launches legal action claiming he was dismissed for raising complaint
  A security guard has started an Employment Tribunal claim after his employer deprived him of basic rights including national minimum wage and holiday pay. 6 August 2020
• Settlement secured for widow of former British Rail worker following asbestos-related death
  The widow of a former British Rail worker has secured a settlement following the death of her husband from mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. 6 August 2020
• Lawyers for UK Drivers welcome Court’s decision to deny Volkswagen’s appeal in emissions claim
  The lead lawyers in the legal action against Volkswagen on behalf of thousands of UK owners of Volkswagen vehicles, over the use of cheat devices on its diesel cars, has said it is delighted after the German car giant was denied permission to appeal a High Court ruling, from April this year, that found that VW had used the cheat devices on its vehicles. 6 August 2020
• TAN granted permission for judicial review of RIS2 decision
  Transport Action Network (TAN) has been granted permission for judicial review of the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ decision to go ahead with the £27 billion roads programme (Roads Investment Strategy 2 or RIS2). 4 August 2020
• Fire dog Watson sponsored by law firm Leigh Day
  One of London Fire Brigade’s four-legged detectives with a nose for sniffing out the cause of fires is being sponsored by a law firm which specialises in claims for household appliance blazes. 3 August 2020