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Evan Nathan Smith parents’ disappointment at CQC report into North Middlesex University Hospital
The parents of Evan Nathan Smith who died following a sickle cell crisis at North Middlesex University Hospital have voiced their intense disappointment at the results of an inspection to check on the safety and quality of care of the service following his death in 2019.
Tongue cancer patient given £1.5 million settlement following delayed diagnosis
A patient whose tongue cancer was mistaken for an ulcer caused by a sharp tooth has received £1.5 million in a settlement from King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Parliamentary allegations raise concerns over illegal waste dumping at Walleys Quarry
There are increased concerns about the impact of the Walleys Quarry landfill site in Staffordshire after an MP claimed toxic waste had been dumped at the site.
Potential legal action – duck liver pâté contaminated with Campylobacter
Food safety lawyers at Leigh Day have become aware of a serious case of food poisoning potentially linked to shop-bought duck liver pâté.
Co-op shop floor workers claim victory in first stage of equal pay battle
Co-op is the final supermarket involved in equal pay claims to concede that shop floor workers can compare their roles to that of their colleagues in distribution centres.
Specialist child sexual abuse solicitor Dino Nocivelli joins law firm Leigh Day
A specialist in representing survivors of child sexual abuse in sport has joined law firm Leigh Day as a partner. Dino Nocivelli is recognised as a leading lawyer in the field of child sexual abuse cases and will join the firm’s dedicated abuse team within the human rights department.
Gig economy work doesn’t cover the cost of living according to half of delivery drivers and couriers
Over half (52%)* of gig economy workers delivering for Amazon, say the money they earn as a delivery driver or courier doesn’t cover the cost of living.
Family of ex-Merchant Navy seaman awarded compensation for asbestos death
Family of former Merchant Navy seaman Anthony Brown, receive compensation for asbestos related death
Court declares removal of cycle lane in West Sussex was unlawful in win for Cycling UK
Cycling UK has won its claim that West Sussex County Council acted unlawfully when it removed a cycle lane in Shoreham just two months after it was installed as part of a government bid to encourage active travel during the first UK Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
Widow of mesothelioma sufferer obtains compensation from Gulf Oil GB Ltd to cover full time care expenses at home
The widow of an oil worker who died of mesothelioma has secured compensation from his former employer to ensure she can be cared for at home for the rest of her life.
Campaign against agricultural pollution in the River Wye to go to Court of Appeal
Environmental campaigners have won permission to take their case against a plan for an agricultural development, which would lead to run off to the River Wye, to the Court of Appeal.
Cleaners launch racial discrimination claim against Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust
A group of cleaners who work at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital (GOSH) have issued a legal claim against GOSH NHS Trust for indirect racial discrimination.