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Former Batley asbestos worker in cancer compensation battle

by Murdo Maguire — last modified 25-11-2006 05:38

A man who is suffering from terminal cancer has launched a legal battle for compensation of up to £250,000.

Lawrence Smith, 63, of Batley, has developed mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissues surrounding his lungs or abdomen, according to a writ issued in London's High Court by his solicitors, Thompsons of Leeds.

Now Mr Smith, of Follingworth Road, Soothill, is suing Joshua Ellis and Co., of Grange Road, Batley, whom he blames for his disease. Mr Smith has taken the first steps in his claim for damages by issuing a writ which has been assigned to procedural judge Master Whitaker. He was exposed to deadly asbestos dust and fibres when he worked for the company and this led to him developing the disease, the writ says.

Mr Smith worked as a joiner and foreman for the company and says that he cut asbestos board for fireproofing.

Mesothelioma is a terminal and progressive cancer uniquely caused by exposure to asbestos.

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