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“A lot of people suffered a lot of discomfort, distress and inconvenience because they were unlucky enough to buy a sofa contaminated with a banned substance. This latest court ruling is another step towards justice being done.

 

“The court was asked to approve a tariff setting out the amount the defendant companies will have to pay out in compensation in ‘non-severe’ claims, namely those where the symptoms lasted no more than 18 months and where the victim did not require inpatient treatment at hospital. The tariff set will help to ensure victims achieve a fair and prompt resolution of their claims.”

 

Debra added that the ruling will only apply to cases where liability has been admitted, with the exception of those claims against Land of Leather which the High Court last month ruled the insurer’s should not have to pay out on. An appeal is being considered in respect of those cases.

 

Claims where liability is denied or where the symptoms were severe are to be considered further at future court hearings.

 

In total, more than 4000 claims have been made across the UK for injuries claimed to have been caused by the anti-mould fungicide dimethyl fumerate (DMF), which is alleged to have been present in sachets on the inside of the affected sofas. Dimethyl fumerate is banned in furniture production in the EU.

 

 

 

Issued on behalf of Raleys Solicitors, www.raleys.co.uk, by Nexnet PR, 8 York Place, Leeds, LS1 2DS, www.nexnet.co.uk. For further information call Nexnet on 0113 247 0029 or email paul.newham@nexnet.co.uk, joanne.mead@nexnet.co.uk or sophie.mccandlish@nexnet.co.uk