August
Articles matching "mesothelioma"
Court of Appeal allows appeal in Bussey v Anglia Heating
Daren Charlton outlines today's findings in Bussey v Anglia Heating, considers how the judgment fits with the 2011 CA decision Williams v University of Birmingham and looks at where we stand in…
Read moreBreach of duty in mesothelioma claims: Williams remains binding
In a judgment dated 12 May 2017, His Honour Judge Yelton sitting as a deputy judge of the High Court made it clear that the Court of Appeal authority of Williams v University of Birmingham [2011] EWCA…
Read moreThird Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010: impact on disease claims
Legislation has been in place since the 1930s to try and protect the interests of claimants in their claims against insured persons who become insolvent. The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers)…
Read moreFactory asbestos exposure claim successfully defended
An employer has successfully defended a mesothelioma claim arising from exposure from cutting asbestos in a factory in the 1970s, even though this was a primary exposure case based on alleged breach…
Read moreEmployers’ liability insurance and the equitable right of recoupment
Personal Injury analysis: The recent Supreme Court ruling in Zurich v IEG has been hailed as a victory for insurers. Derek Adamson, partner and national head of occupational health and casualty at DWF…
Read moreSupreme Court judgment: Zurich Insurance plc UK Branch v International Energy Group Limited
This landmark ruling handed down by the Supreme Court, in which DWF represented Zurich in its successful appeal, will offer clarity to employers’ liability insurers and their insureds, as well as to…
Read moreMesothelioma claims: Government response to Justice Committee inquiry
The House of Commons Justice Committee has today published the Government’s response to its inquiry into mesothelioma claims.
Read moreDiffuse mesothelioma payment scheme levy for 2014 announced
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (Levy) Regulations come into effect today as the DWP announced that the estimated levy for Year 1 would be £32 million.
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Windfall for Claimant Solicitors to continue - Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups Forum successful in LASPO judicial review
In July the Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups Forum sought a judicial review of the Justice Secretary’s decision to apply sections 44 and 46 of LASPO to mesothelioma claims. They argued that the…
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Significant damages awarded to family members in fatal disease cases
Over the past few months, the Court of Session has issued two significant judgements after considering the appropriate level of damages to be awarded to various family members following the death of a…
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