General Medical Council v Meadow [2006] EWCA Civ 1390

Expert Evidence: Nowhere to hide

Gary Lawrenson considers the impact of Jones v Kaney ‘In the Supreme Court, the majority decision, led by Lord Phillips, removed experts’ immunity against claims by their clients. Experts can now be sued for breach of contract or professional negligence in relation to their participation in legal proceedings.’In Jones v Kaney [2011] the Supreme Court …

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Expert Witnesses: The Supreme Court abolishes immunity

Alexandra Anderson reviews the judgment in Jones v Kaney, and its implications for professional experts and their insurers ‘It was common ground that, if the immunity was to be effective, it must apply to views expressed not only in court, but in contemplation of, or at least preparation for, possible court proceedings.’Last week the Supreme …

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