Ex-miners take firms to court over ‘inadequate compensation’
At least eight firms are today facing legal action from around 25 former coalminers who claim they received inadequate compensation under a Government scheme. The firms facing the claims, thought to be worth around £450,000, in Leeds County Court include Beresfords, Raleys and Saffmans. North-west firm Mellor Hargreaves is representing the former miners, with professional […]