The European Court of Justice says stopping workers from wearing religious clothing can be justified in some circumstances – such as health and safety.
In Paramount Shopfitting Co Ltd v Rix, the former employer of the deceased, who had died of mesothelioma, appealed against a decision that the employee’s widow had suffered a loss of financial dependency, and questioned how that loss should be quantified.
A milk delivery driver has successfully appealed against the decision to acquit National Galleries of Scotland in his claim for damages after he was injured on its premises.
An ex-railway employee, who developed asbestosis as a result of exposure to asbestos dust while repairing railway carriages, sought damages for personal injuries.