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Former soldier wins five-year battle for damages after suffering heatstroke injury
A former soldier who developed a debilitating chronic condition after suffering from heatstroke whilst on exercise in Kenya that has left him unable to work, has finally been awarded £275,000…
HJA represent protestor arrested during protest against Immigration Raids in South London
Hodge Jones & Allen confirm that they are representing an individual arrested during a protest against immigration raids in South London. The incident took place at Bronti Close, SE17 at…
Westminster Council’s policy on suspending homeless people from bidding for social housing ruled unlawful
In the High Court today, our client “Ms A” won her challenge against Westminster City Council (“Westminster Council”) on a decision which suspended her right to bid for Council accommodation…
Former Peterlee factory worker and shop assistant appeals to former colleagues following exposure to asbestos
A retired former factory worker and shop assistant is appealing to ex-colleagues to help with a legal battle against her former employers, having recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a condition…
Legal ruling forces government to compensate people with swine flu vaccination injuries
DWP criticised for case handling after appeal fails in important test case People who developed narcolepsy as a result of the 2009-10 pandemic swine flu vaccine can receive compensation of…
Supreme Court quashes Westminster Council’s decision to house mother of five 50 miles away from friends and family
All local authorities will urgently need to review and publish fresh guidance, say lawyers The Supreme Court has today allowed an appeal by a mother of five who was made…
Supreme Court allows appeal and quashes Westminster City Council’s decision on out of borough placement
There was welcome news this week for homeless applicants across the country with the news that the Supreme Court has quashed Westminster Council’s decision on an out of borough placement…