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Six-Figure Compensation for Seriously Injured Cyclist

A significant compensation settlement has been negotiated for a cyclist who was seriously injured in a road traffic accident. The cyclist was on her way to work when a car travelling in the opposite direction suddenly veered into her path and collided with...
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£9,000 for Woman Injured When Wardrobe Door Fell on Her Foot

A holidaymaker who suffered a broken foot when a defective wardrobe door in her hotel room fell on her has received compensation from the tour operator. The accident happened on the last night of the young woman's holiday in Greece. She and her partner were...
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Man Who Worked for Membership Association Was an Employee

The Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that a man who worked for a membership association which acted on behalf of free-range egg producers was an employee rather than a self-employed contractor ( Gooch v British Free Range Egg Producers Association and...
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High Court Dismisses Challenge to Validity of Woman's Will

The High Court recently rejected a challenge to the will of a woman who had experienced memory issues prior to making it. The woman had made the will in 2008. She left her interest in her and her husband's house to her elder daughter. After bequests of...
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Woman Obtains Compensation for Fall on Steps at Work

A woman in her 70s who suffered a serious shoulder injury after falling down steps at the golf club where she worked has obtained a compensation settlement. She was dazzled by lights as she was walking down the steps, which did not have a handrail. She lost...
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London Tube Strikes Spark Surge in Cyclists and Heightened Accident Risks

This week’s four‑day Tube strike (8–11 September 2025) has brought most of London’s Underground network to a standstill, leaving thousands of commuters searching for alternatives. With trains out of action, cycling quickly...
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Court Grants Father's Application for Equal Shared Care

When considering issues relating to parental responsibility for children, one of the factors the courts will have regard to under Section 1(3) of the Children Act 1989 is the children's wishes and feelings, in the light of their age and understanding....
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£31,500 for Delayed Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy

A woman who underwent emergency surgery following delays in diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy has been compensated by the NHS trust responsible for her care. Shortly after discovering that she was pregnant, the woman went to see her GP, complaining of...
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Saleswoman Wins Maternity Discrimination Claim

An award-winning saleswoman who was not allowed to return to her former role after taking maternity leave, resulting in a significant reduction in her earnings, has succeeded in her maternity discrimination claim before an Employment Tribunal (ET) ( Lindup...
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Highlighting Upcoming Companies House Changes

Devil in the detail with new identity checks for directors  Company directors are being urged to prepare for a major change, as Companies House introduces new identity checks for those setting up, running or owning UK businesses. The new identity...
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