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Exposure to asbestos kills father of five

56 year old man dies from exposure to asbestos A father of five diagnosed with sarcomatois mesothelioma, an aggressive asbestos related cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, died just 7 months following his diagnosis. An inquest heard how the 56 year old man, Walter Frederick Kendall, died as a direct result of exposure to asbestos. […]

Read the full article | Published Aug 07, 2018

Damages awarded to former electrician following mesothelioma diagnosis

Mesothelioma patient receives damages settlement following mesothelioma diagnosis A former bus company electrician has received a provisional damages award of £140,000 following a mesothelioma diagnosis. The man worked for the bus company, Thames Valley Traction Company from 1948 right through to 1973. He started work there in 1948 as an apprentice and then became an […]

Read the full article | Published Aug 01, 2018

Marks & Spencer payout after losing mesothelioma case

Mesothelioma case against high street giants Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer have had to pay compensation to a lady who used to work for them after a successful mesothelioma case against them. The lady was diagnosed with mesothelioma and had worked at the Marks & Spencer store in Reading for 30 years previous to […]

Read the full article | Published Jul 25, 2018

Former Nestle worker wins mesothelioma claim

Woman with asbestos cancer takes Nestle to court with mesothelioma claim A woman who used to work at the Nestle factory in Hayes, Middlesex, in the 1950’s and 60’s, has taken the company to court with a mesothelioma claim against them. The woman was  diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer after having suffered for 6 months with […]

Read the full article | Published Jul 24, 2018

Asbestos found in J & J talc

J & J to appeal $4.7 billion verdict claiming asbestos is in their talc  Johnson & Johnson are set to appeal a $4.7 billion verdict where asbestos was found in their talc which has been awarded to 22 women in the U.S claiming the companies talc products gave them ovarian cancer. 5 weeks of expert […]

Read the full article | Published Jul 17, 2018