Law Bulletin - May 2006

Included in this Issue

Liability

Employer can be liable for suicide
Working time regulations and stress cases
Consumer Protection Act – and child safety caps
Upper limb disorder case considered

Thompsons cases

Catching a falling patient
Two glove cases
Low impact RTAs
Occupiers’ Liability: trespasser or visitor?

Practice and Procedure

When should a litigation friend be appointed?

Damages

Asbestos claimants to get proportionate damages
Payment from a provident fund scheme not deductible
Court of Appeal increases award for future loss of earnings
How much for stress?

Information

Court fees
CICAP