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Inquests Mental health

Inquest into death of dancer who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent concludes

An inquest into the death of Kerri-Anne Donaldson heard she was released from a mental health unit just hours before her death after staff incorrectly downplayed her level of risk.

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Industrial disease Asbestos Mesothelioma

Settlement for family of former Bradford wood machinist after asbestos cancer death

The family of a man who worked as a wood machinist in Bradford has received a six-figure settlement after his death aged 65 from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. 

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Leigh Day revealed to be top-scoring law firm that “clients most strongly recommend”

Legal news website Legal Business has reported that Leigh Day is the most highly recommended law firm by clients. 

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