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First case of its kind to be revalued since the House of Lords decision in Wells v Wells on assessment of life needs. Damages for brain damage and cerebral palsy of now-15-year-old girl, through oxygen starvation at birth, have been increased by more than £1mn to £2.75mn. Negotiations were led by Reading law firm Boyes Turner & Burrows.

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