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mikecarr  
#1 Posted : 01 November 2010 15:25:36(UTC)
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mikecarr
Hi does anyone know of any case law involving DSE/WRULD? I've heard there is a big involving BT but can't seem to find anything on it Cheers
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Straker25351  
#2 Posted : 01 November 2010 15:38:21(UTC)
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Straker25351
Case law: To date, the highest payment made to an RSI sufferer was £250,000. There have since been a number of other large payouts including: •Fifield - v - Denton Hall / Denton Wilde Sapte (£157,341.00) for "pain" caused by "DSE use" March 2006 •Smith - v - Pinhey & Co (£117,825.00) for “WRULD, Tenosynovitis, Myositis, Right Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis, Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” resulting from DSE use. •Gould - v - Shell UK Ltd (£25,000) for “pain” caused by “Computer mouse use mainly on graphics work” •Sharp - v - Yorkshire Bank plc (£35,749.96) for “Pains in neck arms and back Acceleration of onset of symptoms in neck and back by 5 years” resulting from DSE use. •Andrea Osbourne - v - Guardian Newspaper (£37,500) to settle an RSI injury claim. Click here to read a summary of the story. •..and many others
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leadbelly  
#3 Posted : 01 November 2010 15:38:25(UTC)
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leadbelly
Mike You may be able to find what you are looking for here: http://www.humanetechnology.co.uk/ LB
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mikecarr  
#4 Posted : 02 November 2010 08:06:23(UTC)
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mikecarr
Thanks all..... that is very useful mike
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Phil Grace  
#5 Posted : 02 November 2010 08:28:29(UTC)
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Phil Grace
Dear All, Just a cautionary word from the world of insurance. Be careful when placing sums awarded for damages against cause. The loss suffered by a claimant is what determines the level of damages awarded. This is much more a result of their personal circumstances than the actual injuries received. Thus for the same injury a younger person with two small, dependent children and a life time of work adversely affected will receive a much greater award than an older worker, approaching retirement with a working wife and whose children have left home and are no longer dependent. I am sure we are all aware of this but just in case...!!! Phil
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firesafety101  
#6 Posted : 02 November 2010 09:35:38(UTC)
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firesafety101
Phil - good point and very well made. I'm sure a reminder is always welcome.
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