The class action being brought by hundreds of former rugby union and league players over the devastating effects of repetitive head injuries has taken a significant step forward at the high court in London
Judge confident of issuing directions for trial this year., had been diagnosed with neurological problems which they claimed were caused by their playing careers, the presiding judge, senior master of the king’s bench division Jeremy Cook has set out a roadmap for the landmark case.This December, Cook expects to be able to issue directions for a trial which may commence within two years of that date.
Cook duly refused the defendants argument that they should have the right to have the claimants examined by their own independent neurological experts before selecting test cases, saying that he could see “no reason” why it was necessary. The progress of the case could yet turn on whether Rylands Garth has fulfilled its obligation to share all available medical records with the defendants. Rylands Garth insists it has, but the defendants argue otherwise. If the defendants are correct, then any affected cases could be struck out.
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