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South West Water sewage pollution claim expanded across Devon and Cornwall
A legal action against South West Water (SWW) over sewage pollution in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone has been expanded to include coastal towns across Devon and Cornwall.
Inquest into death of dancer who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent concludes
An inquest into the death of Kerri-Anne Donaldson heard she was released from a mental health unit just hours before her death after staff incorrectly downplayed her level of risk.
Settlement for family of former Bradford wood machinist after asbestos cancer death
The family of a man who worked as a wood machinist in Bradford has received a six-figure settlement after his death aged 65 from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Family say former Kent power station workers may have vital information after retired engineer dies from asbestos-related cancer
The family of a retired engineer from Maidstone, Kent believe his former colleagues at two Kent power stations may have vital information following his death from mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.
Leigh Day revealed to be top-scoring law firm that “clients most strongly recommend”
Legal news website Legal Business has reported that Leigh Day is the most highly recommended law firm by clients.
Five-figure settlement for family of woman who died from complications after missed spinal fracture diagnosis
The family of a 76-year-old woman have agreed a five-figure settlement with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a delayed spinal fracture diagnosis.
Vincent Chan sentencing: Statement by Bright Horizons nursery families
Families impacted by abusive behaviour of Vincent Chan at Bright Horizons Nursery, Finchley Road, Camden, have issued a statement after he was jailed for 18 years for 56 sexual offences.
Prime Minister urged to launch statutory public inquiry into Harrods abuse
Survivors of sexual abuse by former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed have welcomed Natalie Fleet MP’s call for the Prime Minister to launch a national inquiry.
Statement from families impacted by Nathan Bennett abuse at Bristol nursery
A group of families impacted by abuse at Partou King Street nursery in Bristol have issued a statement through their lawyers, after Nathan Bennett was found guilty of sexually abusing toddlers.
Settlement for survivor of abuse by De La Salle Brothers priest and teacher at school in Bournemouth
A former pupil of St Peter’s School in Bournemouth has settled a civil claim against the De La Salle Brothers for child sexual abuse committed by priest and teacher Brother Kevin.
Druids Heath demolition and regeneration plans quashed following legal challenges by residents
Plans to demolish almost 2,000 homes as part of a regeneration project in the Druids Heath area of Birmingham have been quashed following legal challenges brought by residents.
Safety pledges given to coroner who warned of further lives at risk after death of stoneworker
A coroner who raised urgent safety concerns during an investigation into the death of a man exposed to silica dust while cutting engineered stone worktops (also known as ‘artificial stone’ or ‘quartz’) has now received a number of replies from authorities and organisations.