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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.
New product safety law must be prioritised as dangerous car seats continue to be sold online, says lawyer
Children’s car seats which do not comply with safety regulations are still being discovered on online retailer sites ten years after concerns were originally raised.
Ex-England captain David Watson continues legal fight for recognition of football’s toll on his health
Former England football captain David Watson is fighting to have his neurological condition recognised as being the result of repeated head injuries sustained during his playing career.
Woman who worked Dema Glass/Glass Tubes in Whittington Moor appeals for help from former colleagues after asbestos cancer diagnosis
A woman who worked in a Derbyshire lighting factory believes her former colleagues may be able to provide information about potential asbestos in the workplace after she was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Victory for Trafford residents as High Court rules council tax reduction scheme unlawful
Two Trafford residents have won their High Court legal challenge against Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council’s recently-introduced council tax reduction scheme.
Permission granted for legal challenge opposing demolition of Bastion House and Museum of London
Campaigners are set to have their legal challenge opposing the demolition of two historic buildings in the Barbican area of central London heard at the High Court.
Family of mother-of-five who died after childbirth call for expanded inquiry into maternity care
The family of Laura-Jane Seaman, who died after the birth of her fifth child, have called for a more substantive inquiry into maternity care after the NHS trust in charge of Laura-Jane's care was not included in the list of trusts set to be examined.
Leigh Day environment team to host Communities and Contamination event in Leeds on PFAS pollution
Law firm Leigh Day is set to host a panel event in Leeds discussing PFAS pollution and other contamination issues affecting communities in the UK and across Europe.