5 May Case Updates Mesothelioma or lung cancer? Histopathology, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Molecular analysis The claimant was diagnosed in 2023 with mesothelioma, after attending his general practitioner complaining of shortness of breath. Initially, the treating hospital considered he was suffering from lung cancer but later, after further consideration, they revised their diagnosis to mesothelioma. The court found that when the expert for the claimant suggested molecular testing, he was seeking to explore the possibilities of resolving the diagnosis, while the court was troubled by the defedant's expert's view that it was not necessary to go on to consider molecular testing when the results of the immunohistology were available. David McNally v Gentoo Group Limited Neutral Citation Number [2026] EWHC 750 (KB)
14 November Case Updates The dangers of a considerable burden of expert work Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, 16. Criticism and Complaints, Pathology, Histopathology, Radiology, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 14. Changing your opinion, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements The court found that a highly respected and hugely experienced histopathologist expert witness, who was overburdened with work, had made errors in his examination of the forensic material and closed his mind to possible or probable accidental causes for the injuries identified. London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham v G [2024] EWHC 2200 (Fam)