Dependency claim

Reader and others v Molesworths Bright Clegg (a firm) CA TLR 5 April

Mr Reader was injured in a motor accident and brought a personal injury action, which his solicitors, the defendant, wrongfully discontinued on his death. His children sought determination of a preliminary issue as to whether they were entitled to bring a claim for dependency damages against the other driver following the discontinuance and compromise of the deceased’s action.