Michael Kent KC successfully defends claim for loss of earnings due to sensitisation
Greenway & Ors v Johnson Matthey Plc [2014] EWHC 3957 (QB)
Claims for loss of earnings due to sensitisation to platinum salts: whether actionable injury in tort; whether alternative claims in contract may be brought for more than nominal damages. Substantial loss of earnings claims. Court held: no actionable damage; no entitlement to provisional damages; no claim in contract for more than nominal damages.