Case Study Archives - Murria Solicitors

The Renters’ Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill, recently discussed in UK Parliament, aims to overhaul the private rental sector. With significant changes proposed around no-fault evictions, rent increases, and housing standards, landlords must be prepared for stricter regulations. This article explores the Bill’s key provisions, potential challenges for landlords, and expert advice on navigating the evolving landscape. Learn how to stay ahead of the changes and protect your rental investments.

Wrongfully arrested on suspicion of theft awarded compensation with deletion of records from police systems

One of our clients was arrested on suspicion of theft. He lived in shared accommodation in a block of flats which had a common post room. He had purchased an electrical item online. A day or so later, upon entering the residents block, our client noticed an electrical item parcel in the post room. More

Claim of Wrongful arrest against Essex Police

Galwinder Singh Kang from our Wrongful Arrests and False Imprisonment department recently handled a claim against Essex Police for a client who had been wrongly arrested on 2 November 2020. He was arrested in the early hours of the morning from his home address on suspicion of fraud. More

Claim for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, trespass and breach of human rights

Our wrongful arrest and false imprisonment solicitor, Galwinder Kang recently dealt with a claim against Thames Valley Police that included claims for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, trespass and breach of human rights. On 11 June 2021, our client was arrested for alleged harassment of an ex-partner. The arrest took place in the early hours of the morning, at his home address in front of his wife and young children. More

Commercial landlord guidance in a Covid-19 world

Commercial landlords have not been immune from these pressures, with some confusion developing about the rights and responsibilities of commercial landlords during the length of the restrictions.

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Commercial lease evictions – what you need to know

There are many number of reasons why a commercial landlord may wish to take back the possession of their premises.When a landlord takes back possession of their premises this is known as ‘forfeiture’.

Arrested and held in custody in an error made by the police

On 24/10/19 our client was arrested in Bradford Town Centre by Police Officers who said that there was a warrant out for his arrest. Our client was well known to the Police. He told the Officers that the matter had already dealt with but the Officers didn’t believe him.

Unlawful arrest and detention for alleged breach of a non-molestation order

On 14 October 2019 our client was arrested for alleged breach of a Non-Molestation Order made in family proceedings involving him and his ex-partner. He was charged and remanded in custody.

Hire charges claim against our client successfully defended

We are currently acting on behalf of a Client who is being pursued for vehicle hire charges in the County Court following a road traffic accident.
Our Client following the accident was offered a vehicle by a claims management company as they were satisfied that the cost of the hire would be recovered from the Defendant insurer... More

Accident at Work claim successfully settled for a client on a temporary visa

The employer asked our Client to clean some guttering and provided a ladder which our Client thought unsafe. The employer ensured him that the ladder was safe and had been used many times. The ladder collapsed and our client fractured the vertebrae in his back. A claim was brought against the homeowner of the property who was also the employer... More

Passenger claim in a Road Traffic Accident

We represented a client who was involved in a serious road traffic accident.
Our Client had accepted a lift from an acquaintance from a party who unbeknown to her was over the limit. The acquaintance driving at speed lost control at a roundabout and crashed the car..... More

Claim for Disability Discrimination, victimisation and harassment against her current employer

We are currently acting on behalf of a Client in her claim for Disability Discrimination, victimisation and harassment against her current employer.

Our Client has had a successful marketing career and following a move to a smaller organisation, was soon inundated with such volumes of work that it effected her health.... More

Claim for sex discrimination, harassment and automatically unfair dismissal

We represented a senior director for one of the worlds major retailers in her claim for sex discrimination, harassment and automatically unfair dismissal.
Our Client who was headhunted for her new position suffered close personal bereavements and also suffered a miscarriage which resulted in her taking time off... More

Electronic Monitoring Services wrongful arrests and false imprisonment compensation claims

On 15 September 2019 our client was arrested in the early hours of the morning by Officers from Lancashire Constabulary for alleged breach of bail. He was on bail and one of his bail conditions was a curfew between the hours of 7.00pm and 7.00am. The curfew was electronically monitored by a company called Electronic Monitoring Services, which is part of Capita and whose is contracted by the Court Service to provide this electronic monitoring service... More

Important Notice – Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Open as usual

Murria Solicitors have a robust business continuity plan which allows us to continue serving our clients during the current COVID-19 virus outbreak.

Police & criminal justice data record violations

The criminal justice sector including Police National Computer (PNC) and Courts have access to a wide range of sensitive information about us. However, the data is not being looked after as well as it should. Here is a case report of a recent matter of data breach we have dealt with.

Constructive Dismissal or Unfair Dismissal?

Have you experienced a constructive dismissal or have been treated so unfairly that you had to resign? Our expert employment law solicitors are experienced to deal with constructive and unfair dismissal claims and advice you on making applications to the tribunal and getting the right compensation.

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