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Family pursues legal claim after father dies at Royal Sussex County Hospital
Leigh Day medical negligence solicitor Adam Lamb is investigating a legal claim on behalf of a family with concerns about their father’s death at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Leigh Day Communities and Contamination event in Leeds highlights urgent need for regulatory reform and community action
On 2 October 2025, Leigh Day hosted the Communities and Contamination: Call to Action event in Leeds, bringing together leading academics, NGOs, lawyers, environmental experts and community voices to discuss how to address the growing crisis of PFAS and chemical pollution and its impact on communities across the UK and Europe.
Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth bring legal claim against Church of England
Seven Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth have instructed law firm Leigh Day to bring a legal claim against the Church of England, alleging that senior clergy and church officers orchestrated a cover-up that enabled Smyth to continue abusing boys for decades.
Amazon admits liability for injuries caused to London man who bought banned table saw
Amazon has admitted it is liable for injuries caused to a man injured while using a power tool he bought from the world’s largest online retailer.
Inquest into death of Rashida Sultana, 76 exposes confusion over DNAR orders at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
The death of 76-year-old Rashida Sultana, who choked on food while a patient at Midland Metropolitan Hospital, has raised serious concerns about the application of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNAR) orders and emergency escalation procedures.
Former lift engineer died a week after asbestos cancer diagnosis
A widow is appealing for information after her retired lift engineer husband died just a week after he was diagnosed with asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Legal challenge over Greater Manchester green belt land to be heard in High Court
A legal challenge over green belt land in Greater Manchester will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice on 8 and 9 October 2025.
Six-figure settlement for patient following delayed diagnosis of complex neuro-spinal injuries
A patient has received a six-figure settlement after being left with permanent neurological injuries following a failure to diagnose his spinal condition.
Bentham PFAS Claims Joint Statement
Leigh Day shortlisted in three categories at Liverpool Legal Awards 2025
Leigh Day has been shortlisted in three categories at the Liverpool Legal Awards 2025, recognising the outstanding work of its lawyers in the city.
Legal move prompts government review of industrial strategy
The government has reviewed its industrial strategy after concerns were raised in a legal letter over the environmental impacts of carbon capture and storage.
Family of Leamington Spa Ford Foundry worker appeal for information after his sudden death from asbestos cancer
The family of Raghbir Singh Kahlon, originally from India, are appealing to his former colleagues from the Ford Foundry to come forward with information after he died less than six months after being diagnosed with asbestos cancer, mesothelioma.