Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Mefloquine
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2024 to Question 23368 on Armed Forces: Mefloquine, how many of the common law claims have been resolved; and how many unresolved common law claims are the subject of continuing legal action.
- Answer
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To date, 60 claims have been partially settled and three claims have been fully settled. Partially settled claims are those where damages have been agreed and paid to a Claimant, but where the Claimant's solicitor's costs remain in dispute.
A total of 457 claims are the subject of continuing legal action, in that they have not yet been resolved.
A trial has been listed for March 2025 to establish generic issues. At this trial 10 lead cases from the largest Claimant cohort will be heard. The trial means that all other claims are stayed until the outcome of the lead cases is decided.
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- 2023-24
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- Armed forces Mefloquine
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- Yes
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