Day: August 9, 2023
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First environmental collective action claim launched on behalf of millions of customers overcharged by water companies
Law firm Leigh Day plans to file the UK’s first-ever “environmental” collective action against several wastewater companies accused of breaching the country’s antitrust rules, a week after an economic consultancy urged the country’s competition authority to open a probe based on the same allegations. Read more
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The Independent: Water firms face £800m legal action after ‘underreporting sewage discharges’
Six English water companies will face legal action over allegations of underreporting pollution incidents and “unfairly overcharging” customers. Read more
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BBC: Water bills: Fight for money back over sewage leaks begins
The UK’s six biggest water firms are facing legal action over claims they underreported pollution and overcharged customers. Severn Trent is the first in line, with claims against the other firms expected in the coming months. A law firm says it could result in customers on average receiving £40 each, but the process could take…
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The Times: Water firms could owe compensation to 20m customers over pollution
About 20 million people could receive compensation from water companies via a legal claim alleging that firms have underreported sewage pollution. The first claim is being brought at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) against Severn Trent, but further claims will be brought in the coming months against five other water companies. Read more
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Sky News: Water firms facing legal action over claims of pollution and customer overcharging
Six English water companies are facing legal action over allegations they under-reported pollution discharges and overcharged customers as a result. Read more
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ITV News: Water firms face legal action over claims of underreporting sewage discharges
Six English water companies are to face legal action over allegations of underreporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers. Read more