Asbestos widow wins damages - December 4, 2007

A widow whose husband died after exposure to asbestos has won damages, following a favourable court ruling.

According to reports by the Gazette & Herald, British Rail has admitted liability for the death of the man, after his work-related exposure to [read more...]

Firms fined after asbestos disposal - November 27, 2007

Two businesses have been fined after the illegal dumping of asbestos waste at a site near Peterborough.

According to reports by the Peterborough Evening Telegraph, the two firms were fined after mixing the asbestos waste with a [read more...]

Widow takes legal action over asbestos death - November 27, 2007

A widow from Bristol is taking legal action against her husband's former employer following his death from a form of cancer that has been linked to asbestos.

According to reports by the Bristol Evening Post, the widow is taking [read more...]

Asbestos-affected families 'lose everything' - November 23, 2007

A number of families who were recently evacuated from council housing facilities in Inverkeithing have been told that all their possessions must be destroyed, it has emerged.

According to reports by the Tayside and Fife Courier, following the evacuation of residents, [read more...]

Asbestos discovery sparks dwelling evacuation

A number of families have been evacuated from a street in Inverkeithing following the discovery of asbestos, it has emerged.

According to reports by the Tayside and Fife Courier, the families have been removed from two blocks of flats as a [read more...]

Inquest confirms death by asbestos exposure - November 21, 2007

An inquest has heard that a man from Barnoldswick died as a result of exposure to asbestos within the workplace.

According to reports by Pendle Today, the employee died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a condition that is alleged to have [read more...]

Widow launches asbestos-related legal battle - November 21, 2007

A widow in Teesside has started legal proceedings against ICI Chemicals and Polymers in Cheshire after the death of her husband.

According to reports by the Evening Gazette, the widow is taking legal action against the firm after the death of [read more...]

Firm fined over asbestos disposal - November 15, 2007

A firm has been fined in relation to breaches of environmental regulations, it has emerged.

According to reports, the holdings firm has been fined a total of £22,000 in relation to two instances where asbestos was not correctly disposed of.

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