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Griffiths and Others v British Coal Corporation and Another: CA 27 Feb 2001

The interest payable on an award of damages for past loss of earnings for personal injury was liable to be subject to the deduction rules applying in respect of benefits paid. Such interest fell within the definition of ‘compensation for earnings lost’ as defined in the Act. Citations: Times 13-Mar-2001, [2001] EWCA Civ 336 Links: … Continue reading Griffiths and Others v British Coal Corporation and Another: CA 27 Feb 2001

Geoffrey Chatwin v Janice Lowther: CA 21 May 2003

The case concerned the meaning of the phrase ‘compensation for earnings lost’ as it applied to self employed persons. Held: The fact that a person’s accounts described fees as turnover, did not prevent them being still earnings within the Act. Judges: Lord Justice Brooke Lady Justice Hale Mr Justice Wilson Citations: [2003] EWCA Civ 729, … Continue reading Geoffrey Chatwin v Janice Lowther: CA 21 May 2003

Wisely v John Fulton Plumbers Ltd (Scotland) and Wadey v Surrey County Council: HL 6 Apr 2000

A plaintiff in a personal injury action, was entitled to claim, and be paid, interest on his award for compensation for lost earnings, even though some part of it was to be paid direct to the Department of Social Security by way of recovery of benefits. The scheme for recovery of benefits paid deliberately stayed … Continue reading Wisely v John Fulton Plumbers Ltd (Scotland) and Wadey v Surrey County Council: HL 6 Apr 2000

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