Major Airlines Accused of Dodging Flight Delay Compensation Claims
New data from Bott and Co has revealed that many airlines are avoiding paying passengers the compensation they’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261.
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All the latest news from the legal industry as well as information relating to Bott and Co and our company developments and events.
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Bott and Co Collaborate with Reclaim247 to Simplify Mis-sold Car Finance Claims
Bott and Co has joined forces with Reclaim247 to make the car finance claims process much simpler. Through the collaboration of multiple award winning…
Bott and Co Achieves ISO 27001 Accreditation
Bott and Co has received ISO 27001 certification demonstrating its strict compliance to the highest standards of information security standards and client data.
Major Win For Passengers Claiming Compensation For Delays Caused By Crew Sickness
In a landmark ruling on July 10th, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive victory for air passengers in the case of Lipton v BA City Flyer. The court determined that crew sickness does not qualify as an extraordinary circumstance.
Mis-sold Car Finance – 3 Months On From Landmark Ruling, What’s Changed?
Despite legal rulings, both lenders and high street banks are stalling on their obligations towards the thousands of consumers who have been deceived by their unfair practices.
Supreme Court Judgement Provides Clarity on Valuations For ‘Mixed Injuries’ Cases
Today’s judgment in the cases of Hassam v Laditan and Rabot v Briggs provides further certainty on how law firms and insurers approach the valuation of low value motor claims involving a mixture of whiplash and non-whiplash injuries.
Celebrating Two Decades Of Airline Passenger Rights: EU Regulation 261/2004 Marks 20th Anniversary
We celebrate the 20th anniversary of EU Regulation 261/2004, a landmark legislation that has empowered air travellers across the European Union with unprecedented rights and protections.
Financial Ombudsman Service Decision On Pivotal Test Case May Lead To Consumers Recovering Compensation For Mis Sold Car Finance Agreements
Legal rights for individuals who may have been mis sold car finance agreements may be significantly improved after the Financial Ombudsman Service reached a decision on a test case involving a Bott and Co client.
Financial Ombudsman Service’s Decision On Car Finance Mis Selling May Be Imminent
A decision from the Financial Ombudsman Service in relation to the mis-selling of car finance agreements is expected to be made imminently. It is hoped that the imminent decision finally provides a clear legal precedent on how these types of claims can be made.
Supreme Court Clears Way For Historical Mis-Sold Motor Finance Claims Over Hidden Broker Commissions
In a landmark decision delivered by the Supreme Court, consumers who have been mis-sold financial products may now have a stronger chance of successfully claiming against lenders for not disclosing broker commission details.
Travel Disruption Leads to Hundreds of Cancelled Flights – Know Your Rights
In April 2022, travel had resumed, and holidaymakers were getting ready to set off on Easter breaks. However, staff shortages meant that countless flights were cancelled, and many passengers missed their departure times as a result of long airport queues.
Supreme Court Endorses Bott and Co’s Inventive and Entrepreneurial Approach to Modern Legal Services
On 16th March 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Bott and Co, concluding a five-year battle to protect our fees and continue providing access to justice for consumers.
Lockdown Rider Sets Her Sights On Elite-level Cycling
Bott and Co have been supporting a student from Cheshire who switched gears during lockdown and embarked on a journey that has since seen her take part in the 2021 Tour Series, Britain’s leading circuit race and representing GB in Australia in 2022
Car Finance Market Mis-selling Scandal Explained
In March 2019, the findings of an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) uncovered concerning evidence of widespread unclear and excessive car finance costs, affecting millions of UK drivers. Even more shocking is the discovery that the secret commission methods were used on what is commonly represented to be the most cost-effective way of buying a car.
Will The Cycling Wheels Keep Turning Into A Post-Covid Future?
Cycling during lockdown provided safer, practical and physical benefits for many. A sharp rise in sales left retailers struggling to meet demand and at…
Yet Another Airline Tactic: The “2 Hours and 59 Minutes Delay”
Bott and Co has unveiled another airline tactic: airlines often state that a flight delay lasted 2 hours 59 minutes, which is often a “get out of jail free” card, as this length of delay means they aren’t legally obliged to pay out.
Bott and Co Welcomes Ruling Not To Overturn Dangerous Driving Conviction Due To Close Pass
Bott and Co welcomes a Northern Ireland ruling not to overturn a dangerous driving conviction to the lesser offence of careless driving following the very close pass of club cyclists. There is an urgent need for case law on the subject of close passes.
Tour Operators Are Legally Obliged To Provide For Disabled Holidaymakers
Travelling without limits should be possible for everyone, whether able bodied or not. Unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. It’s paramount that people with reduced mobility aren’t discouraged from booking a holiday, and it’s equally important that should the worst happen, holidaymakers are aware of their rights.
Manchester 100K: The Comeback
Bott and Co’s Senior Partner David Bott and Operations Manager Ann McLoughlin joined thousands of cycling enthusiasts at this year’s Manchester 100 charity event.
Good News For Cyclists With Shake-up To The Highway Code
The Highway Code is set to change so that cyclists will have right of way and increased safety on UK roads. Cycling charities are speaking out to highlight the importance of everybody being more uniform in their behaviour to prevent confusion.
The ECJ Rules that Delayed Connecting Flights to Destinations Outside of the EU Are Claimable
The ECJ has ruled that non-EU connecting flights are now eligible for compensation if the cause is not extraordinary circumstances
Judges Rule Airline Staff Strikes Are Claimable
European Judges have today ruled in passengers’ favour at the highest court in the European Union, the Court of Justice, in a case worth tens of millions of pounds in compensation a year to passengers.
Foodie Capitals of the World
Have you ever wondered how many different national cuisines (e.g. Italian, Chinese, Ethiopian, etc) are on offer in the world’s greatest cities? We analysed the restaurant data in Google Maps to find out. New York and London lead the pack of the world’s foodie capitals. Explore the full results.
Judge Rules Bird Strike Flight Delays Aren’t Claimable
Judges have today ruled in the airline industry’s favour at the highest court in Europe, the Court of Justice of the European Union, in a case relating to whether flight delays caused by bird strikes are claimable under EU Regulation 261/2004.
Flight Delay Compensation – Judge Rules In Favour Of Infant Passenger
A Judge has today ruled at Liverpool County Court that infant passengers are entitled to flight delay compensation in a case that Bott and Co estimate could be worth £10m a year to consumers.
A Guide To The Proposed Whiplash Reforms
On Thursday 17th November the Ministry of Justice published “Reforming the Soft Tissue Injury (“whiplash”) Claims Process. A consultation on arrangements concerning personal injury claims in England and Wales”.
David Bott Faces His Hardest Cycle Challenge Yet In Memory Of His Father.
On June 15th, our Senior Partner David Bott, flew out to the small town of Bertren in Southwest France, where he will be taking part in a three day Pyrenean Cycle Challenge.
Delayed Passengers In Lightning Court Win Against Airlines
Bott and Co secured another victory for passenger rights in the ongoing battle to make airlines accountable for flight delays and to pay the compensation due to delayed travellers.
Flight Delayed Passengers Can Claim Compensation For Delays Caused By Lightning Strikes
£17.6million court case stands to benefit 54,000 delayed passengers in the UK
It’s Your Responsibility: Judge Rules Crew Sickness Does Not Excuse Airlines From Paying Flight Delay Compensation
District Judge says if airlines won’t pay for relief staff at airports, ‘they must also build into their thinking the risk that they may have to pay passengers compensation.’
To Be ‘Impecunious’ Or Not To Be, That Is The Question…
Impecuniosity – a term which is rarely used in day to day language but provides so much importance in credit hire claims.
easyjet Loses Landmark Court Case On Flight Delays
Thousands More Passengers Eligible To Claim Flight Compensation Following easyJet Ruling
How Many Disabled People Does It Take To Fill A Plane?
You might think it is a rather odd title to a serious article, but the title is also a genuine question. Just how many disabled people does it take to fill a plane?
A Guide To The Jackson Reforms
Sir Rupert Jackson, a senior judge at the Court of Appeal, was asked by the Master of the Rolls, Sir Anthony Clarke to carry out a review into civil costs. The review commenced at the start of 2009 and was presented to the Lord Chancellor, Jack Straw in January 2010.
LASPO – An End Of Access To Justice?
Following the general election in May 2010 the newly elected Conservative-led administration set out a number of radical reforms to Justice in Britain.