2026 News
Leigh Day news 2026
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Settlement secured for blind student who fell on to Manchester Piccadilly station tracks
Abdul Eneser, a blind man who fell on to train tracks at Manchester Piccadilly station and narrowly missed being hit by a freight train, has settled his case against Network Rail.
Court of Appeal overturns decision to remove LTNs in Tower Hamlets
The Court of Appeal has ordered that the decision to remove low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Tower Hamlets should be overturned.
Disabled Somerset resident granted permission to challenge council tax reduction scheme in High Court
The High Court has granted Somerset resident Andy Mitchell permission to proceed with his judicial review challenging the lawfulness of Somerset Council’s tax reduction scheme.
Evidence dossier sent to police over Thames Water
Campaign group Citizen’s Arrest Network (CAN) has sent a dossier of evidence to Thames Valley Police over its assessment of Thames Water’s management of water infrastructure.
Woman dies from sepsis and multi-organ failure after delays in diagnosing bowel obstruction
A five-figure settlement has been secured on behalf of the family of a 27-year-old woman from London who died from sepsis and multi-organ failure after missed opportunities to identify a bowel obstruction.
March 2026 deadline for Hill End abuse survivors to make a claim
Former patients who suffered abuse and mistreatment at the Hill End Adolescent Unit in St Albans in the late 1960s to early 1990s are being warned by lawyers that the settlement scheme to access compensation is due to close to new claimants in March this year.
Inquest into the death of Oliver Long finds that a gambling disorder contributed to his death
An inquest into the death of 36-year-old Oliver Long from London has concluded that he had a gambling disorder and took his own life after gambling with illegal online betting sites.
Leigh Day responds to closure of RoadPeace
Leigh Day’s joint head of personal injury, Sally Moore, and partner David Preston have expressed their “deep shock and sadness” that RoadPeace, the national charity supporting road crash victims, has closed its doors after more than 30 years of “vital work”.
High Court rules that forced labour and exploitation claims against Dyson will be tried next year
A trial against Dyson companies of claims of modern slavery, forced labour and exploitation will take place in April 2027.
High Court hearing for legal challenge against Gatwick Airport second runway
A legal challenge over plans for a second operating runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard in the High Court next week, in a hearing from 20 to 23 January 2026.
Lawyers representing hundreds of McDonald’s workers over allegations of widespread discrimination and harassment say union complaint is justified
Lawyers representing more than 700 current and former McDonald’s workers say a complaint by trade unions alleging the fast-food giant has failed to tackle harassment and discrimination in its UK restaurants and franchises is justified.
Family of Teesside metalworker appeal for help after death from asbestos cancer
The family of a metalworker who worked in Teesside are appealing for help from ex-colleagues after his death from mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure.