Covid-19: A pandemic of claims?

Johnathan Payne has been instructed by the insurers of a leading provider of social care in a claim of ‘long-covid’ brought by an ex-employee. The case has been issued in the High Court and proceeds in the Queens Bench Division. The case is of interest in that…

The Estate of Brian McAlister (by Angela Suttle, executrix) v J D Wetherspoon Plc (2022)

Johnathan Payne has been engaged to represent J D Wetherspoon PLC in a claim brought against them by the family of a man who unfortunately sustained serious injury in the Queen of Iceni in Norwich. The case has been extensively reported in the media (Family…

RH v (1) Optimum Technical Services (2) SP Power Systems (2022)

Johnathan Payne successfully defended Optimum Technical Services following a 5-day trial on liability in Liverpool County Court.  The claim was heard by William Waldron QC.  RH brought a claim against his employer (Optimum) and SP Power Systems (the electrical statutory provider) in relation to injuries…

Johnathan Payne secures a six-figure settlement on an Admiralty claim

Settlement has been reached on an Admiralty claim destined for a 4-day High Court trial In February.  The claim covered all aspects of maritime claims from service in the Cayman Islands to the status of the jack-up oil rig the claimant was working on.  The…

Johnathan Payne to represent the UK Athletics in QBD claim

Johnathan has been instructed to advise and represent UK Athletics in a QBD claim brought against the governing body by a coach engaged in track and field events who was injured during an athletic meeting. The claim is an interesting one in that it crosses…

Johnathan Payne to represent the Welsh FA in Duty of Care case

Johnathan has been instructed to advise and represent the Welsh FA in a claim brought against the governing body by a participant in a professional football match.  The case concerns the duty of care of the referee in the conduct of the game.  The case…

Animals Act Update & Litigator’s Update (to include tips and traps)

When: TBC London Presenters: Esther Pounder & Johnathan Payne Topic: Animals Act Update & Litigator’s Update (to include tips and traps)

Johnathan Payne to write foreword for Professor Hugh Koch’s upcoming Personal Injury book

Johnathan Payne has been invited by Professor Hugh Koch (of Hugh Koch and Associates) to write the foreword for his upcoming book ‘Legal Mind Case and Commentary’.  The book will examine the issue of psychology and its importance in personal injury litigation. Johnathan has also…

Johnathan Payne reviews a recent decision on tactical cost budgeting

It is often the case that the budget of the Defendant will be substantially less than the budget of the Claimant.

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