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indemnity principle

2 decisions turning on indemnity principle.

David Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence

Civil ProcedureThe King's Bench Division of the High Court7 Aug 2026[2026] EWHC 2083 (KB)

The claimants, David Abbott and others, are members and former members of HM armed forces bringing many thousands of claims for damages against the Ministry of Defence for noise induced hearing loss. Liability was disposed of by…

HD & Ors v North Devon Healthcare Trust & Ors

Civil ProcedureThe England and Wales High Court (Senior Courts Costs Office)4 Aug 2026[2026] EWHC 2009 (SCCO)

The six linked claims arose out of alleged failings in the consent process for the use of synthetic mesh in the treatment of female pelvic conditions such as urinary stress incontinence. They formed a small part of a large cohort…

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