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Law Bulletin - July 2007

Included in this Issue

Liability

European Court says “reasonably practicable” duty is lawful
Trussing chickens is not manual handling
Two motor cases

Thompsons Cases

A good example of overlap between personal injury and employment
Girl Guide wins claim for accident at school
Contributory negligence
Judge finds that doors are not work equipment
Defendants’ witness sinks their case

Practice and Procedure

MIB time limit unlawful
Consequences of failure to comply with an unless order
Success fee payable where claimant goes under Part 36 Offer

Damages

Highest PI damages assessment by an English court
Indexation of periodical payments
Award for mesothelioma
Deafness award