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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.
Campaigners call on Surrey County Council to issue stop notice on sale of oil unlawfully extracted from Horse Hill
Campaigners at Weald Action Group (WAG) have written to Surrey County Council asking them to put a stop notice on the sale of any oil produced at the Horse Hill oil site since the Supreme Court quashed planning permission for activities on the site on 20 June 2024.
Couple secure five figure settlement from London fertility clinic which lost their embryos
A couple whose chances of pregnancy were lost when an IVF clinic used faulty equipment have been secured compensation.
Gambling reform campaigner raises concerns over Gambling Commission’s lack of action against Betfair after failings found at the inquest into her husband’s death
Gambling reform campaigner Annie Ashton says the Gambling Commission’s decision not to take action against Betfair following concerns raised at the inquest into the death of her husband Luke Ashton is an “unacceptable failure of its duties” and calls into question its fitness for purpose as a regulator.
Latest figures show Plymouth has one of highest death rates from asbestos exposure in the UK
Newly released data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has highlighted the tragic legacy of asbestos exposure in the South West.
High Court gives green light to group claim over alleged faults with Jaguar Land Rover vehicles
The High Court has given the go-ahead for claims brought on behalf of more than 42,000 drivers who say they have experienced faults with the diesel particulate filters (DPFs) in their Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles to be managed as a group action.
Mental health service warned about ongoing risk following Essex man’s death
The Essex Coroner who investigated the death of Jamie Harding, aged 31, has warned that until action is taken by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), there is an ongoing risk that more mental health patients could die.
Leigh Day celebrates one year of human rights work in Manchester
Law firm Leigh Day is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Manchester human rights department.