Insurers urged to “take stock” of Supreme Court immunity ruling
Law firm Beachcroft has warned the insurance industry review its policy cover for expert witnesses following a Supreme Court ruling abolishing their general immunity.
In a five to two majority ruling, in Jones v Kaney, the Surpeme Court held that there expert witnesses will no longer be immune from civil action relating to their statements.
Lord Phillips said in
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