Surveyors valuing properties for refinancing could be liable for the whole loan if their valuation is negligent, following a surprise Appeal Court decision. The case considered whether a firm of surveyors was liable for the ‘top-up’ amount of the refinancing…read more
The Supreme Court orders insurer to pay despite lie by claimant
The Supreme Court has ordered an insurer to pay out even though the claimant admitted lying. The decision overturns the assumption that insurers can decline an entire claim where the claimant has been dishonest. The Association of British Insurers has…read more
Accountancy firm accused of conflict of interest in celebrity resort saga
Top 20 accountancy firm Wilkins Kennedy is being sued for negligence by the owners of a Caribbean hotel resort. Harlequin Property is claiming £50 million in damages for professional negligence and conflict of interest. The case has been has been…read more
Clearly defined client instructions protect firm against negligence claims
Clearly defining and recording clients’ instructions can protect lawyers against litigious clients. Law firm Wright Hassall recently had a negligence claim against them thrown out by the Court after they proved that their client’s instructions had been clearly set out…read more
Construction firm can recover costs of adjudication says Court
Construction firms may be able to recover their costs when they successfully take a claim to adjudication, following a Court ruling. In Lulu Construction Limited v Mulalley, the Court decided that an adjudicator was allowed to award ‘debt recovery costs’…read more
