2019 News
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Whistleblowing charity Protect welcomes Supreme Court decision on protection for judges
The Supreme Court has handed down a judgment today which confirms that judges are protected under whistleblowing provisions under Part IVA of the Employment Rights Act 1996, following a case brought by District Judge Claire Gilham.
Third case settled for death linked to contraceptive pill
A medical negligence claim brought by the family of Sophie Murray following her death from a blood clot linked to the contraceptive pill has been settled.
Council injunction could lead to imprisonment for the café owner if cyclists meet at his café
Letter to Council seeks tochallenge injunction against cycle cafe owner over cyclists 'meeting' at his cafe
Court gives go-ahead to compensation claim by British Airways customers affected by data breach
On 4th October 2019, the High Court granted a Group Litigation Order paving the way for mass legal action by British Airways customers affected by the huge data breach suffered by the airline during 2018.
More victims of the contaminated blood scandal to give evidence as inquiry resumes
The Infected Blood Inquiry resumes this week in London to hear evidence from more people affected by the scandal.
Settlement secured on behalf of woman whose health concerns were ignored
Family secures six-figure sum of compensation after woman died from a sarcoma
Product safety solicitor calls for more proactive vehicle recall system
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) should be more proactive in recalling cars that have a known safety fault, product safety solicitor Zahra Nanji told BBC's Watchdog this week.
Widow of a 26-year-old man settles medical negligence claim following pulmonary hypertension death
Complications of pulmonary hypertension led to the death of a young man
the3million and Open Rights Group seek to appeal immigration exemption judgment
Campaigning organisations the3million and Open Rights Group have made an application to appeal the High Court judgment on the 'immigration exemption' handed down today
Product safety lawyer cautiously welcomes 'right to repair' scheme
A product safety solicitor who has represented a number of people affected by kitchen appliance fires has cautiously welcomed the announcement of the European 'right to repair' scheme.