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Food safety team investigating E. coli outbreak linked to salad in pre-packed sandwiches
Food safety lawyers are looking into an E. coli outbreak believed to be connected to sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in major UK supermarkets.
Six-figure settlement reached for woman who suffered a ruptured bowel following C-section
A woman, who we have called Nina, has received £175,000 in compensation in a legal claim against Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after they failed to diagnose and treat her bowel obstruction.
Oxfam wins permission to formally intervene in legal challenge to UK arms sales to Israel
Oxfam has been given permission to formally intervene in a legal challenge to the Government’s continuing approval of arms sales to Israel.
Court of Appeal will hear legal case against oil exploration and development in Balcombe, Sussex Area of Outstanding National Beauty
Campaigners taking legal action against a hydrocarbon exploration and appraisal development in Balcombe, Sussex, have been granted permission to have their case heard in the Court of Appeal.
Family settles claim with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust over death of University of Newcastle professor, Philip Lowe
The family of University of Newcastle professor, Philip Lowe OBE, have settled a legal claim against Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust following his death aged 69 in February 2020.
French Blocking Statute does not prevent disclosure of vital software information to Dieselgate emissions scandal claimants, rules High Court judge
A judge has ruled that French motor manufacturers Renault and Peugeot Citroen must hand over documents and information to legal firms bringing claims in response to the Dieselgate emissions scandal.
Ryan Bradshaw is Manchester Solicitor of the Year
Leigh Day human rights team partner Ryan Bradshaw has been named Solicitor of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards.
Recall announced for Vango and OEX folding gas stoves, included in recommended Duke of Edinburgh Award kit lists
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced the recall of five folding gas stoves.
Reunite Families UK launches legal challenge to £38,700 minimum income requirement for family visas
Reunite Families UK (RFUK) has issued a formal legal challenge to the government’s decision to raise the minimum income requirement (MIR) for spouse, partner or family members visas to £38,700 in line with an increase in salary requirement for a skilled worker’s visa.
Former dockyard worker successfully sues the Ministry of Defence
A former dockyard worker has secured a substantial settlement from the Ministry of Defence following his diagnosis with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Parents of Oliver Steeper, who died after choking at a Kent nursery, welcome coroner’s concerns over weaning training for early years workers
The parents of Oliver Steeper have welcomed a coroner’s concerns over training for early years staff in emergency first aid and safely weaning babies onto solid food after the inquest into his death.
Witness appeal for information about alleged abuse in British Gymnastics
Abuse claims partner Dino Nocivelli is investigating claims relating to alleged abuse in British Gymnastics.