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Court of Appeal ruling clears the way for full trial of Nigerian communities’ oil pollution claims against Shell to finally go ahead in 2025
The Court of Appeal has granted an appeal of major significance in the legal claim of two Nigerian communities whose environments have been devastated by oil pollution, allegedly caused by Shell plc’s Nigerian subsidiary SPDC.
Peanut allergy sufferer, 19, collapsed and died after eating snack at Turkey holiday hotel, family allege
A 19-year-old holidaymaker collapsed and died after suffering an allergic reaction to a dessert he ate at a hotel rooftop terrace in Antalya, Turkey, his family claim.
Ella Janneh launches campaign for regulation of psychotherapists and counsellors practising in UK
A woman who successfully sued a therapist accused of her rape and sexual assault during a therapy session has launched a campaign for the regulation of therapists and counsellors in the UK.
Leigh Day wins award for championing removal of barriers on public pathways across Greater Manchester
Law firm Leigh Day has been recognised by Walk Ride Greater Manchester (Walk Ride GM) for its contribution to a campaign to remove barriers causing accessibility issues on public pathways across the region.
Recall of Flogas cylinders announced across the east of England
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced a product recall of Flogas Gold Butane Gas Cylinders.
Tamil asylum seekers arrive in UK after three years stranded on Diego Garcia
Tamil asylum seekers who became stranded on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) of Diego Garcia have arrived in the UK after a three-year legal fight led by a Leigh Day human rights team.
Coroner raises concerns over family’s eight-minute wait for answer to 999 call at inquest into the death of three-day-old baby Wyllow-Raine Swinburn
The coroner at an inquest into the death of three-day-old Wyllow-Raine Swinburn has raised concerns to South Central Ambulance Service after the baby’s family spent eight minutes waiting for an answer to their 999 call and more than 30 minutes waiting for an ambulance to arrive.
Man suffers severe pain and a prolonged hospital stay after delay in diagnosis and treatment of perforated bowel
A man, who we have called Adam, has received a five-figure settlement after a perforated bowel was missed by medical staff following open surgical repair of a hernia, leading to severe pain, psychological symptoms, and a prolonged hospital stay.
Leigh Day investigates allegations of abuse of special education needs pupils at Whitefield School
Leigh Day’s abuse team is investigating claims under the Human Rights Act and breaches of duty of care following alleged abuse suffered by pupils of Whitefield School in Walthamstow, North London, including the alleged unnecessary use of seclusion rooms against children with additional needs.
‘Pandemic exposed existing issues in healthcare’: closing submissions made to Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
John’s Campaign, Care Rights UK and the Patients Association have called for a new right in law to a Care Supporter for people across all health and care settings.
Court of Appeal hearing to challenge defence of diplomatic immunity in discrimination claims involving embassies
Former Spanish Embassy employee Lydia Lorenzo has a Court of Appeal hearing starting Wednesday 27 November 2024 as the Kingdom of Spain bid to overturn a finding of discrimination against them.
Pre-inquest review into the death of Ashley Walsh, aged 34
A pre-inquest review into the death of Ashley Walsh will be held at Manchester City Coroner’s Court, Exchange Floor, The Royal Exchange Building, Cross Street, M2 7EF on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 10.30am.