UK · EWHCLitigation
High Court keeps Pogust Goodhead on Mariana dam claim, rejects Bailey Glasser switch
Mr Justice Waksman ruled on October 12, 2026, that a claimants' committee lacked authority to terminate Pogust Goodhead's retainers or instruct Bailey Glasser International in the Mariana dam class action, the Law Gazette reported. Pogust Goodhead remains on the record for some 420,000 claimants; the judge ordered £300,000 costs on account and refused permission to appeal.
Key points
- Waksman J held the claimants' committee had no power to terminate Pogust Goodhead's retainers.Law Gazette
- The committee therefore could not instruct Bailey Glasser International as replacement solicitors.Law Gazette
- Pogust Goodhead remains on the record for about 420,000 Mariana dam claimants.Law Gazette
- The judge ordered £300,000 costs on account within 14 days and refused permission to appeal.Law Gazette
- A phase 2 quantum trial is listed for next year after a 2025 foreseeability and liability ruling.Law Gazette