Jill Paterson

@LeighDay_Law Partner. Consumer lawyer & campaigner. Passionate about product safety, patient & consumer rights. Featured on TV & radio. All views are my own.

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Two years after a man died when he was hit by four London Underground trains, a coroner has warned automatic tube trains could cause more deaths, and urged the Transport Secretary and London’s Mayor to take action. @ThomasJervis1 and Philippa Wheeler represent https://t.co/KrZGpt0vZB

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Leigh Day partner @paterson_jill warns many households may still be using potentially dangerous heat pump tumble dryers built by Haier after a regulator issued a warning.

Jill said "as a consumer lawyer, I've seen just how devastating tumble dryer fires can be. They can take lives and destroy homes", urging anyone who may be impacted to take the recall "very seriously".

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At the end of a desperately difficult chapter for this brave family, Oli’s legacy will live on. ⁦@TOSFoundationUK⁩ ⁦@LeighDay_Law⁩ https://t.co/Lr2nc8W77t

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The parents of nine-month-old Oliver Steeper, who died after choking at Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford, say after four years of "unimaginable pain" they are glad to have reached a financial settlement.

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[The Oliver Steeper Foundation 💙 @TOSFoundationUK]

Out-of-Court Settlement Reached in Case of Oliver’s 2021 Death at the Jellybeans Nursery.

After four years of unimaginable pain, perseverance, and emotional endurance, we, Lewis and Zoe Steeper, the parents of our beloved son, Oliver Keith Steeper, confirm that a final out-of-court settlement has now been reached in relation to Oliver’s death at Jellybeans Nursery, Ashford, Kent, in September 2021.

The settlement includes an undisclosed six-figure sum and brings to a close what has been a deeply distressing and protracted legal process for myself and Zoe. While no amount of financial compensation can ever equate to the loss of our child, this resolution allows us to draw a line under a painful legal chapter and focus our energies on ensuring that no other family endures the same devastation that we have suffered whilst ensuring Oliver’s brother Jake has the best of futures ahead.

From the very beginning, our motivation has never been financial gain but rather accountability, truth, and lasting change within the early years sector. Over these past four years, we have had to relive the trauma of Oliver’s final moments time and again, whilst navigating complex legal, regulatory, and emotional challenges. We have fought tirelessly to highlight the systemic failings that led to our son’s death and to drive forward positive reforms in food safety and first aid procedures in childcare settings across the United Kingdom.

“For four long years, we have lived through an emotional rollercoaster, fighting, grieving, questioning, and striving to make sense of the unimaginable loss of our little boy. The settlement does not mark victory or closure in the traditional sense; rather, it marks the end of a chapter that no parent should ever have to endure.

While the legal process may now be concluded, our mission continues. Through The Oliver Steeper Foundation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting children’s lives and promoting stronger safety measures across all childcare environments. Oliver’s legacy lives on in every LifeVac device placed into nurseries, preschools, and childminding settings, each one representing a life that might one day be saved because of him. In this way, Oliver’s passing will never be in vain. If you are able to make a contribution to Oliver’s legacy, please visit https://t.co/ojxxPFdY5t .”

The Foundation

The Oliver Steeper Foundation has distributed more than 1,500 LifeVac anti-choking devices to nurseries, preschools, and childminders throughout the UK. Although we are a small charity, we have a significant impact on children's safety in choking emergencies, as well as on the safety of the staff members present.

We have minimal outgoings and pride ourselves on the fact that no wages are paid, no expenses are paid which means more devices for childcare settings.

Our legal team:

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our legal representatives, Leigh Day Solicitors, who have stood beside us since the earliest days following Oliver’s death. Their compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have been a source of strength and reassurance throughout this incredibly difficult journey. They have not only represented us as legal advocates but have also supported us as human beings, always at the other end of the phone when we needed guidance or simply someone to listen. We look forward to continuing our partnership with them as we move forward in our ongoing work to ensure child safety reforms are fully realised.

As this legal chapter closes, we remain determined to transform grief into purpose to ensure that Oliver’s story leads to lasting change, greater awareness around food preparation, first aid in a choking emergency, and the protection and safety of children for generations to come.

Lewis and Zoe Steeper

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The parents nine-month-old Oliver Steeper, who died after choking on food given to him by nursery staff have received a six-figure settlement payment from Jelly Beans Nursery, Kent, which they say will allow them “to draw a line under a painful legal chapter”.

Lewis and Zoe are represented by Leigh Day's @paterson_jill and Philippa Wheeler.

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Leigh Day product safety lawyer Philippa Wheeler highlights the importance of consumers being made aware of safety risks regarding certain smart devices, after the government published product safety reports over fire and overheating risks https://t.co/4u567Ygbfi

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News of remote robot-assisted surgery on human cadavers raises legal and ethical questions related to this emerging area of medicine, say product safety lawyers, @paterson_jill and Philippa Wheeler.

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#LONDON CONFERENCE - Join us at @LeighDay_Law on 25th #September for an inspiring afternoon with a great line up of speakers. Book your place at this special event: https://t.co/VzrE7oneX4
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Product safety lawyer @paterson_jill has welcomed reports that the Law Commission will be reviewing a section of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 relating to liability for defective products.

Jill said the review is "vital to ensure robust consumer protections moving forwards".

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Stephen and Nikita Eastwood, whose 15-year-old son, Alex died after an unlicensed kickboxing fight, have told The Sunday Times better safeguarding policies are needed in child combat sports.

Leigh Day partners, @paterson_jill and @ThomasJervis1 represent.

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As the Guardian reports on a waiter bringing legal action against the Ivy over his share of tips and service charge, Leigh Day partner Michael Newman says "the case could clarify whether employers need to provide more detail on how tips are distributed".

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The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill has received royal assent in what @Paterson_Jill, a partner in Leigh Day's product safety team has called a step towards “bringing online marketplaces in line with the high street, in a world where more and more is being purchased online".

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Solicitor Philippa Wheeler highlights the product safety recall of TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE SPEED Climbing Auto Belays by the Office for Product Safety and Standards
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[Dan Carden @DanCardenMP]

The inquest into the tragic death of 15-year-old kickboxing champion Alex Eastwood revealed a dangerous gap in our duty to protect children.

In Parliament, I echoed his family's calls for clear, enforceable national guidelines to prevent such a tragedy being repeated.

[Jill Paterson @paterson_jill]

@DanCardenMP Thank you for everything that you have done and are doing to highlight this important issue. Your passion and true concern were evident to all.

[Dan Carden @DanCardenMP]

Honoured to be joined by Alex Eastwood's family ahead of my debate on safeguarding children in combat sports.

No child should lose their life participating in a sport they love.

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MP for Liverpool Walton @DanCardenMP led a debate in the House of Commons yesterday addressing the need for national safeguarding of child participation in combat sports, following the death of 15-year-old kickboxing world champion Alex Eastwood.

@paterson_jill and @ThomasJervis1 represent the family with @Charlie__Holt__

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At a debate in the House of Commons today, the parents of 15-year-old Alex Eastwood who died after taking part in an unsanctioned kickboxing tournament are asking for changes to be make to safeguard child participation in combat sports.

They are represented by Leigh Day's @paterson_jill and @ThomasJervis1

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Liverpool Walton MP @DanCardenMP has secured an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 8 July to address an urgent need for national safeguarding of child combat sports, following the death of 15-year-old kickboxing champion Alex Eastwood.

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