Defendant not liable for fall from roofing space

In Duncan v Acrabuild, the Court found no negligence or breach of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 when an apprentice joiner fell from a roof space.

Credit hire claim tainted by illegality dismissed

A Claimant who had driven his car without insurance and was likely to continue to do so was not entitled to pursue a claim for hire charges when it was written off. (Agheampong v Allied Manufacturing).

Deceased’s exposure to asbestos was sufficient to establish claim for mesothelioma

The Deceased’s exposure to asbestos was not trivial or occasional and thus not de minimis, and did contribute to his risk of developing mesothelioma. (Richardson v Russell).

Limitation update

A look at the current state of play as regards limitation in personal injury claims following A v Iorweth Hoare etc.

Mesothelioma and EL policy triggers

The test litigation arising out of the refusal of some insurers to indemnify for mesothelioma claims because of particular policy wordings has concluded. This article looks at where we are now.