Expert Consumer Law Solicitors in Essex

The Consumer Rights Act provides statutory rights, so any items consumers buy must be fit for purpose, of satisfactory quality and match the description given when sold. North Ford Solicitors has represented Clients on many Consumer Law matters. Some Notable Cases that our Firm has conducted include the following:

JB v DD [2015] - Romford County Court – Misrepresentation

Successful claim by client tenant against landlord for misrepresentation by silence, breach of covenant for quiet enjoyment, and disrepair following the letting of residential property. Compensation and costs were successfully awarded to the client for the sum of £23,339.00.

DAVIS SOLICITORS L.L.P. v RAJA AND ANOTHER [2015] EWHC 519 (QB) - Professional Negligence

Acted for defendants in a defence for unpaid fees and counterclaim for compensation and costs for professional negligence against a firm of solicitors. Our Client’s were successful and were awarded £21,613 in costs and damages. The matter was reported in the Law Society Gazette as follows:

http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/solicitor-loses-21k-negligence-strike-out-appeal/5047312.fullarticle

The neutral citation for the judgment is [2015] EWHC 519 (QB) and an electronic copy is as follows:

http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/QB/2015/519.htmlNew Paragraph

DS LLP v JG [2018] - Professional Negligence

A claim was issued by a firm of solicitors against our client for unpaid fees. We defended the claim on behalf of our client on the grounds of professional negligence against the solicitors firm. We successfully defended the claim at trial, and were also successful on appeal. We also successfully recovered compensation and costs at the sum of £39,696.57 from the solicitors firm.

ST v UNIVERSITY (2020) - Breach of Contact & Negligence

Successfully acted for a Student in a claim for breach of contract and negligence against a prestigious University. Our Client succeeded in securing reinstatement into this University. We also successfully recovered compensation and legal costs for our Client.

TC -v- A M (2020) - Consumer Law

Acted for the Claimant in matter against a Car Dealership. Our Client purchased a vehicle which was of an unsatisfactory quality and not fit for purpose. An action was pursued under the Consumer Rights Act and we obtained a successful refund for the Client.

AI plc -v- FAN (2021) – Claim by Insurance Company for Repair Costs, Breach of Contract

Acted for the Defendant in a claim by a Motor Insurance Organisation for the recovery of repair costs exceeding £28,000. The Claimant sought to recover these sums from our Client on the grounds of an alleged breach of contract. We successfully defended the Claim for the Client, whereby the Claimant did not proceed with the Claim against our Client.

If you need legal advice in respect of any aspect of Consumer Law, the team at North Ford Solicitors can provide you with professional legal support, guidance and representation. Contact North Ford Solicitors and we will provide you with a professional legal service to help you with your matter.