Compensation
- SportAOL
Deteriorating roads cost councils £43m in compensation claims
The cost of crumbling roads has hit local councils heavily, with over £43 million paid out in compensation claims to motorists and cyclists over the last five years. That figure, obtained by cycling campaign group Cycling UK, was gathered from
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Couple jailed after faking holiday sickness
A couple has been jailed after faking food poisoning on a holiday to Mallorca and claiming almost £20,000 from Thomas Cook. SEE ALSO: Thomas Cook claims victory in battle against fake holiday sickness claims SEE ALSO: Holiday Brits who fake
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Single pothole accident costs taxpayers £1.8m
A council paid out a jaw-dropping £1.8 million in compensation for a single pothole incident last year, it has been revealed. Following an accident, Somerset County Council was forced to hand over the cash for 'general damages', the
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Car insurance to get cheaper, but it’s not all good news
Most drivers see car insurance as a necessary evil – you need it in order to drive legally, but very few enjoy paying for it, especially with soaring premiums over the last few years. However, recent changes to government policy could
- HealthAOL
Woman awarded $417m in Johnson & Johnson cancer claim
A California woman has won $417 million (£324m) from Johnson & Johnson after she filed a lawsuit claiming that the company's famous baby powder gave her ovarian cancer. A Los Angeles jury just ruled in favour of 63-year-old Eva
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Brits arrested in Spain 'for encouraging fake illness claims'
Two Brits were arrested on the Spanish island of Majorca after allegedly encouraging tourists to make fake holiday illness claims. SEE ALSO: Spanish hotels to scrap all-inclusive holidays for Brits? SEE ALSO: Best beach holidays for 2017
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British couple sued back by Greek hotel over holiday illness claim
A couple from County Durham are being sued by a five-star hotel in Crete after they allegedly made a fake claim against the resort saying its food and drink made them ill. See also: Best beach holidays for 2017 See also: Revealed: The cheapest
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