Legal News

Cost of UK fraud hits a record high
Fraud in the UK reached a record high in 2011, with one high profile rogue trader case tipping the balance, according to KPMG....
Former policeman wins payout after wrongful imprisonment
A former policeman has received compensation after being falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned....
Fairfield Hospital pays GBP3.35m for birth injury
A man has received GBP3.35million compensation for a birth injury....
Woman sues hospital after becoming wheelchair bound
A woman has made a claim for clinical negligence compensation after being confined to a wheelchair....
Brain damaged girl awarded GBP5.6m
A girl who suffered severe brain damage due to mistakes made during her birth has been awarded millions in compensation....
Walkers gives man GBP3,500 payout
A man from Rochdale has been awarded GBP3,500 after choking on a piece of rubber left inside a packet of crisps....
Wiggly path dispute reached Court of Appeal
A dispute over the ownership of a 150ft "wiggly path" has reached the Court of Appeal....
Son loses probate dispute with Baronet father
In the battle over the inheritance of Corby Castle, Philip Howard has lost his probate dispute....
Midwives' 'civil liberties breached' in conscientious objection case
Midwives from Scotland have claimed that being forced to supervise staff undertaking abortions violates their human rights....
Family law disputes fall in 2011
Family law disputes fall in 2011...