Thanks for the replies.
Obviously I don't want to name the school at present, and don't want to email the name to anyone that asks for it as it's irrelevant to the actual action I'm taking.
I'm being very laid back about the actual legal action - it relates to an accident in Florida I had a while ago (more than a year). Not neccessarily angry about it, more to let me move on (I have in most ways but I am reminded about it when speaking to friends I made there). The case is for breach of contract and for negligence. The flight school is obviously US based, but in association with a UK company.
I believe I have a strong case, but then I'm not a lawyer, and I've also got the support of a national newspaper who will follow the case as it progresses (my job is, in it's nature, high profile, and involves working with journos on a daily basis, hence the backing).
The flight school haven't received any warning on the impending legal action as yet, but I will begin this in the new year after the Christmas period and New Year celebrations are over.
I'll keep you guys posted on the outcome of the legal case, if the case does come to fruition but I would still like any advice any of you have or any experiences you have of similar cases.