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Quantum judgment in admitted clinical negligence claim: the court held a neuro-rehabilitation unit was the reasonable future care option and assessed the lost years claim using ASHE averages, a 50% living-expenses deduction and retirement at 70.
Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 (KB) (24 April 2026)
High Court group litigation judgment on military NIHL claims, resolving generic issues on diagnosis, quantification, tinnitus, hearing aids, and related losses.
Default judgment damages were assessed for two claimants after severe domestic abuse, harassment and attempted abduction. The court awarded substantial personal injury damages and future losses.
High Court damages assessment in an admitted clinical negligence claim over delayed diagnosis of hip dysplasia, with future care and revision surgery issues.
The Upper Tribunal quashed the First-tier Tribunal’s decision on a criminal injuries compensation appeal, finding inadequate reasons on loss of earnings and remitting for rehearing.
COL v The United Arab Emirates [2026] EWHC 86 (KB) (22 January 2026)
The High Court assessed damages for a modern slavery claim, awarding sums for false imprisonment, psychiatric injury, exemplary damages, unpaid wages, and treatment costs.
The claimant was found to have been fundamentally dishonest in relation to the presentation of her symptoms, disabilities, and losses, which substantially affected the claim. The dishonesty was wide-ranging and for financial gain. The claim was dismissed under Section 57, as no substantial injustice would result from dismissal, taking into account the claimant's recovery, capacity for work, and adverse costs consequences.
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The claimant is entitled to damages for sexual abuse perpetrated by the defendant, as proved by criminal convictions and unchallenged evidence. The abuse caused severe and prolonged psychiatric injury, ruined education, and loss of earning capacity. Damages are assessed in accordance with the Judicial College Guidelines and expert evidence.
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The Claimant established, on the balance of probabilities, that the Defendant's abuse caused severe psychiatric injury and delayed her career progression. The court accepted the unchallenged evidence and expert opinion, applied the Judicial College Guidelines for general and aggravated damages, and awarded past and future loss of earnings based on the multiplier/multiplicand method, as uncertainties did not warrant a Blamire approach. The court also awarded costs for psychological treatment, travel, and increased tuition fees.
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The claimant is entitled to general damages for the sexual abuse and its psychiatric consequences, special damages for future treatment and loss of earnings, and a Smith v Manchester award for future labour market risk. Post-abuse support by the defendant does not mitigate damages. The total award is £203,815 plus interest.
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