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Jade Goody’s family have received £35,000 compensation in an out of court settlement in relation to a court action that was raised over photographs taken at the reality star’s private burial.
Seven family members were claiming the compensation...- Details
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Customers in the UK who were affected by the collapse of the internet arm of Icelandic bank, Landsbanki, have one final chance to claim compensation for lost savings.
After the collapse the UK government stepped in and guaranteed that the funds of...- Details
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There is fresh concern that the laws concerning the working hours of professional drivers are out of date and poorly enforced.
Trade Union the TUC warned that recent research shows that many bus, van and coach drivers take fewear breaks than people...- Details
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Beryl Rushton has been paid £240,000 compensation for a holiday illness claim. It is thought that this is the highest award of compensation that has been paid out by a tour operator for a holiday illness claim.
Rushton, who is 66, suffered from...- Details
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A fatal accident inquiry is to be held after a teenager died whilst on an adventure holiday in Dumfries in Galloway in 2006. The accident happened whilst 15 year old Laura McDairmant from Carlisle lost her life after falling onto rocks.
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A drama teacher is claiming £800,000 in compensation after she was given a “nightmare” class which made her so ill that she had to take time off work.
The teacher is suing Argyll and Bute Council for compensation at the Court of Session in...- Details
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Giles School in Lincolnshire has been fined £19,000 after a pupil lost eight fingers during an art class.
The school admitted breaching health and safety laws and also failed to report the incident to the Health and Safety Executive. The 16 year...- Details
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A couple have been awarded £160,000 in compensation after their son suffered fatal brain damage. The compensation was awarded following critical delays by staff at the birth.
Midwives at the University Hospital of Wales, failed to spot that the...- Details
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Superglass, an insulation company based in Stirling, has been fined £20,000 for health and safety lapses after a worker had an accident on site.
The employee, Fraser Adams, fell more than 10 feet when he was knocked from an unguarded walkway by a...
