Irwin Mitchell

Transort-Travel-Personal Injury

Associate 

Jennifer has a particular specialism in Legionnaires ’ disease, recently concluding a high value case concerning a Claimant who contracted Legionnaires’ disease from their hotel, whilst holidaying in Italy. The Claimant was placed into an induced coma for several months as a result of the severity of the illness. A six figure settlement was secured for the Claimant, who continues to suffer with respiratory issues.

Jennifer also acts in a large number of international group actions, currently acting as the lead Solicitor in the Pegasos Royal Hotel claim, where the firm acts for over 50 holidaymakers who fell ill whilst on holiday in Turkey. Jennifer has recently received instructions to act for over 50 holidaymakers in connection with the Riu Touareg Hotel, in the Cape Verde, following an outbreak of illness, with the group continuing to grow in numbers. Liability is primarily denied in international illness group actions, due to complex microbiological issues. This means Jennifer has extensive experience in dealing with complex issues of liability and causation liaising closely with a variety of experts and preparing matters for Trial.

Jennifer is an Associate Solicitor and APIL accredited Senior Litigator, with substantial experience in managing a team of Solicitors and Paralegals, specialising in high value international illness claims.