Lawyers finalising 'sofa rash' compensation bid
Lawyers were today finalising a compensation bid on behalf of more than 4,000 customers allegedly left with rashes and burns after buying faulty sofas.
Solicitors Russell Jones and Walker said it was acting for customers who bought Pia and Bari sofas from retailers Land of Leather, Walmsley's Furnishing and Argos.
The firm said the rashes had been caused by the chemical dimethyl fumarate, a fungicide contained in a sachet, inserted to prevent mould during shipping.
"Crystals contained in these sachets transform into toxic gas, particularly when exposed to heat," said a spokesman for the solicitors. "This can then pass through clothes, causing the sofa rash."
Last year, the Honourable Mr Justice Treacy made a Group Litigation Order at Nottingham Crown Court which allowed people affected by the sofas to pursue compensation.
I would argue that we all suffered from the rash judgement of Tony Blair's sofa cabinet!
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3 comments:
Spot on with your observation John!
Does the Hague have a consumer's court?
BB: Not as such. However, a claim started in the UK which involves an element of EU law, the judge can refer it to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for a ruling and it is binding in English law.
Thanks for that John, I might just nip down to our Small Claims Court Monday morning!
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