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Published on: 20 June 2022

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PI & Clinical Negligence analysis: On 20 May 2022 Master Davison handed down judgment, dismissing the defendants’ application for summary judgment against the claimant on the ground that he had wrongly brought proceedings against the insurers pursuant to the provisions of the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (TP(RAI)A 2010). Written by Philip Turton of Ropewalk Chambers. Patrick Limb QC of Ropewalk Chambers, Nottingham represented the defendants.

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