Residents who lost their homes due to fire launch High Court claim against developer and housing association

Fifty victims of a fire in south-west London in 2019 have this month issued a High Court claim against Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) housing association and house builder St James.

Law firm Bindmans said the claimants, consisting of shared owners, leaseholders and their families, are seeking damages for their injuries, lost possessions and the discomfort and inconvenience they have suffered due to the loss of their homes at Richmond House.

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