2019 News
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Supreme Court to hear constitutional case on the powers of specialist tribunals relating to bedroom tax judgment
Permission to appeal has been granted by the Supreme Court in an important constitutional case on the powers of specialist tribunals
Settlement agreed for five children with severe learning disabilities who attended specialist school
The families of five children, who it is alleged suffered ill-treatment and neglect in a specialist school, have been awarded damages on their behalf in an out-of-court settlement.
Coroner re-opens inquest into the death of Sabina Rizvi
A coroner has decided to resume the inquest looking at the death of 25-year-old Sabina Rizvi who was shot in South London in 2003.
High Court to hear modern slavery claims on behalf of Lithuanian workers
A four-day trial in the High Court will start on Tuesday 19 February 2019 to hear the claims of eleven Lithuanian workers
Permanent Allergan textured implant ban recommended
French regulator recommends a permanent ban on the sale of Allergan textured breast implants
NHS to review 5,500 patient cases after wrong plates used to fix fractures
NHS Improvement and the British Orthopaedic Association have asked all NHS Trusts in England to review the X-Rays for patients who have been fitted with metal plates to repair fractures since February 2018.
Case against specialist school settled on behalf of boy with autism
The mother of a young boy with autism, who suffered serious injuries in a 'soft-play' room at a specialist school, has successfully recovered damages on his behalf in an out-of-court settlement.
Leigh Day announce partnership with Wild Justice
Law firm Leigh Day is pleased to support the launch of Wild Justice.
Eight-figure sum awarded to girl left brain damaged at birth
A significant eight-figure sum of compensation has been secured for a nine-year-old girl who suffered severe brain damage at birth.
High Court date for legal challenge to Government's voter ID pilots
A judicial review challenging the Government's plans to require ID in local elections will be heard in the High Court on 7 & 8 March 2019.
Supreme Court to hear landmark disclosure arguments in asbestos battle
Campaigners go to the Supreme Court next week to argue they should have access to key asbestos documents in landmark disclosure legal battle
Chagossians seek permission to appeal High Court ruling
A group of people born in the Chagos Islands are going to seek permission to appeal the High Court judgment handed down today, which dismissed their claims against the UK government.