Legal victory in UK Japanese knotweed case could lead to more claims

Court of appeal ruled homeowner could recover loss of value even if knotweed has been treated A significant legal victory in a case brought by a householder affected by Japanese knotweed has raised the prospect of an increase in claims from people stricken by the hazardous plant.The court of appeal ruled that a homeowner could recover damages for a loss of value of their property from having had Japanese knotweed, even if it had been treated. Continue reading...