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Al Fayed abuse lawyers say Metropolitan Police data breach likely to incur significant fine and repeat call for public inquiry
Lawyers who represent survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed say a data breach by the Metropolitan Police undermines still further their clients' faith in the force's investigation into the scandal.
Unsafe e-bikes can cause life-changing injuries, warns product safety lawyer following Orbea recall
A product safety solicitor has warned unsafe e-bikes can cause life-changing injuries if they fail while being ridden, after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced an Orbea recall.
Hove mum Gemma Robins died weeks after giving birth following missed chance to investigate dangerous pregnancy condition, inquest concludes
The inquest into the death of 30-year-old Gemma Robins from Hove has concluded there was a missed opportunity to investigate possible pre-eclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition linked to high blood pressure and organ problems, at her final antenatal appointment at 36+3 weeks.
Coroner to consider making prevention of future deaths report following the death of Daniel Lindsay who lived at Surrey care home
A coroner has said she has questions about how Ballater House Care Home in Surrey treats diabetic patients with low blood sugar, and about the home’s emergency alarm systems, following the death of Daniel Lindsay.
Leigh Day renews calls for public inquiry after Scottish survivor speaks out about Mohamed Al Fayed abuse allegations
Law firm Leigh Day has reiterated calls for a statutory public inquiry into allegations of abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, after one of its clients who has retained her anonymity spoke publicly about her experiences in an interview with the Mail on Sunday.
Campaigners plan to take challenge against Chinese super-embassy to Court of Appeal
Campaigners say they will take a legal challenge against plans to redevelop the Royal Mint Court site into a new Chinese embassy to the Court of Appeal.
Medical staff missed chances to save Adam Cornell despite repeated attempts by his family to get help, inquest concludes
The inquest into the death of 32-year-old Adam Cornell has concluded GP staff, the local 111 service and paramedics missed opportunities to diagnose and treat a cyst on his brain in the days before his death.
Wye pollution claim passes 5,000 clients with less than month left to join
A legal claim over pollution in the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk has passed 5,000 clients, with less than one month remaining for impacted residents and businesses to join.
Leigh Day investigating concerns about contamination at Malkins Bank in Cheshire
Leigh Day has been approached by people with concerns about the former Malkins Bank golf course in Cheshire, a site with a long history of industrial activity and waste disposal.
Council agrees to overturn plan for inland salmon farm following legal challenge
Wiltshire Council has agreed to overturn its decision to green light an inland salmon farm after being faced with a legal challenge contesting the plans.
Six-figure settlement after death of Wirral husband and father from mesothelioma
A six-figure settlement has been agreed for a Wirral widow and her family after the death of a man, aged 77, from mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by asbestos.
Former Trafford Council whistleblower brings unfair dismissal claim after exposing unlawful council tax reduction scheme
A former Trafford Council welfare rights advisor who helped expose the council's unlawful council tax reduction scheme is bringing an Employment Tribunal claim alleging he was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing.