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Leigh Day news 2022
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Lawyer backs Gabriel’s Campaign for Driver Safety for Bolt cab drivers
A leading occupational health and safety lawyer has added his support to a campaign for greater driver safety for cab drivers, launched following the death of Gabriel Bringye.
Leigh Day wins Employment Team of the Year at LexisNexis Awards
Two Supreme Court successes secured the title of Employment Law Team of the Year for Leigh Day at the 2022 LexisNexis Awards.
Why is sodium valproate still being prescribed to pregnant women?
A Sunday Times investigation has revealed that sodium valproate, used to treat epilepsy, is still being prescribed to pregnant women, despite the risk of it causing harm to unborn babies.
Former Hawker Siddeley worker appeals for information from fellow Hatfield aircraft press shop colleagues
A former Hatfield press shop worker is appealing for information relating to asbestos from anyone who worked at the aircraft manufacturing plant, following his terminal mesothelioma diagnosis.
Former Surrey teacher struck off after being jailed for child sex offences
Richard Cottyn, a former Surrey teacher, has been banned from teaching after being sentenced to eight years and eight months in jail for abusing children.
Asbestos lawyer welcomes demolition of “dangerous” Marks & Spencer Oxford Street store
An asbestos lawyer who successfully settled a case for a woman who worked in the Marks & Spencer store in Oxford Street and was found to have been exposed to deadly asbestos there has welcomed plans to demolish the building.
Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs in salmonella-link recall
Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs have been recalled because of a possible link with Salmonella, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced.
Former Repton School teacher jailed for sexually assaulting under-age pupils in the 1990s
Simon Clague, a former maths teacher at Repton School, has been sentenced to seven years and 11 months in jail after admitting sexually assaulting three different girls at the school during the 1990s.
Recent bike recalls show proactive approach from manufacturers
A number of safety issues have been identified on a range of bicycles, prompting a number of recalls so far this year.
Junior solicitor’s case is concluded without second Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing
A junior solicitor has been spared a second hearing in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT).
Toy recalls over risk of choking, injury and burns raise legal concerns
Product safety legal claims specialists have raised concerns about safety standards in toys and other products aimed at children in light of a number of recent product recalls.
Product safety lawyers demand update on investigations into chlorine gas leak at London Olympic Park
Product safety lawyers acting for a group of individuals affected by the recent chlorine gas leak at London’s Olympic Park swimming pool have written to leisure centre management company, Greenwich Leisure Limited, asking for an urgent update on investigations into the incident.