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MoD admits liability in asbestos cancer "hug" case — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 21-02-2007 06:55

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to compensate a Plymouth woman who said she developed an asbestos-related cancer from hugging her father.

Access to asbestos cancer drug to be reviewed by NICE — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 21-12-2006 13:11

NHS drugs advisors are to reconsider their decision to block a drug for people with asbestos-related cancer.

Scottish mesothelioma sufferers can lodge claims before asbestos bill becomes law — by Conrad Murray — last modified 14-12-2006 07:18

Sufferers of an asbestos-related cancer will be able to lodge compensation claims from next week, even though a bill allowing the move is not yet law.

Man gets asbestos cancer mesothelioma 'after sitting on stepfather's knee' — by Conrad Murray — last modified 14-12-2006 06:55

The widow of a man who died from an asbestos-related cancer has won compensation from the former employer of her late husband's stepfather.

Maidstone widow seeks information and compensation over husband's asbestos cancer — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 29-11-2006 07:32

The family of a man who died from asbestos-induced cancer are to take legal action against the company he worked for 40 years ago.

Halifax widow claims compensation for husband's mesothelioma death — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 29-11-2006 07:26

A widow is claiming more than £300,000 damages after her husband died from asbestos exposure while working for the family firm of a former Calderdale Council leader.

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.

Headmaster did not warn of school brown asbestos danger — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 22-11-2006 10:45

A court has heard claims a headmaster exposed his school to potentially deadly asbestos.

Widow seeks information about defunct Stratford transport firm to help secure mesothelioma compensation — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 11:45

The widow of a man who died from asbestos cancer is urgently seeking his former colleagues to help her secure compensation for his death.

Widow sues after James Bond movie set painter succumbs to mesothelioma — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 11:37

The wife of a British man who painted sets for James Bond movies in the 1960s and 1970s is suing Rank Film Productions for damages.

Family wins long compensation battle in mesothelioma case — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 11:19

A Preston family have won a lengthy legal battle against two of the county's biggest employers to prove their father was negligently exposed to asbestos dust.

Lloyd's offloads asbestos claims company to Warren Buffett — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 22-10-2006 07:02

Waren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to take control of Equitas, the firm set up by the Lloyd's insurance market to handle billions of pounds in asbestos claims.

Teachers warned of asbestos drawing pin danger in schools — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 16-09-2006 06:25

Unions in the north of England have warned that teachers are contracting fatal asbestos cancers by putting children's work up on walls using drawing pins.

£116,000 for teacher's mesothelioma death — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 16-09-2006 06:13

The relatives of Tameside teacher John Murphy, killed as a result of exposure to asbestos in his classroom, have received compensation.

Record UK payout in mesothelioma case — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 13-09-2006 06:17

A carpenter suffering from mesothelioma, the asbestos-related disease, has won agreed damages of £400,000 from his former employer.

Northampton woman dies from asbestos cancer mesothelioma — by Conrad Murray — last modified 26-08-2006 16:48

A retired nurse died from asbestos poisoning after contracting the disease by hand washing her partner's work overalls. An inquest held at Northampton General Hospital heard that Myrtle Octavia Gordon inhaled the deadly fibres by cleaning the clothes of her partner, who worked in a Northamptonshire factory for 25 years, or from a short spell working in a car parts factory in Birmingham.

Peterborough mesothelioma sufferer receives £40,000 award on day of his death — by Conrad Murray — last modified 25-08-2006 15:20

A Peterborough man died on the day he won his battle for compensation with his fromer employers after suffering a deadly asbestos cancer.

Asbestos settlement: after five years, Washington workers to vote on 60% compensation offer — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 15-07-2006 09:54

Thousands of asbestos victims will vote on an offer of compensation which will see them get 60% of what is due. The former Washington Chemical Company workers have fought a long battle for compensation after exposure to asbestos by the company. But people who were affected by living near the plant will only get 20% of their award if the offer is accepted.

Asbestos: Armley's Mesothelioma sufferers offered 17% of due compensation as a final settlement — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 14-07-2006 13:20

Asbestos victims who suffered from the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma though working in or proximity to a Leeds factory will receive just 17p in the pound of compensation awarded by the courts if they accept a "final" settlement from the factory's owners.

Asbestos ruling: Amendment overturns House of Lords Mesothelioma judgement and is retrospective — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 14-07-2006 12:53

The House of Lords ruling which would have deprived most of the 2,000 victims who annually develop the fatal asbestos cancer Mesothelioma of much of their compensation is likely to be overturned by legislation to be debated by the House of Commons next Monday.

Asbestos: Indian authorities to inspect French liner for toxic materials prior to breaking — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 06-07-2006 11:39

A team of Indian environment officials will inspect a former French ocean liner, the Blue Lady, to discove what toxic material it contains. The liner, which entered Indian waters last week, is anchored off Pipavav port in the western state of Gujarat.

Dangerous handling of asbestos meant Yorkshire builder put its workers at risk — by Conrad Murray — last modified 29-06-2006 12:40

A building firm has been ordered to pay £35,000 for dangerously handling asbestos during the demolition of a former Working Men's Club in Batley.

Scots to rush through asbestos amendment — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 29-06-2006 06:34

A change in the law on asbestos compensation is set to be rushed through the Scottish Parliament. It will confirm Scottish law on indivisibilty of liability in such cases and permit the House of Commons to overturn a recent ruling in the House of Lords that might have seen mesothelioma sufferers have to sue a number of employers to recover all their compensation. It is expected to be passed on Thursday, the last day of the parliamentary term.

Cancer campaigner slams NICE decision on mesothelioma drug — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 27-06-2006 09:25

Cancer campaigner Cancerbackup is critical of the decision by NICE not to approve Alimta (Pemetrexed disodium) for mesothelioma sufferers in England and Wales.

Mesothelioma sufferers won't get Alimta treatment on the NHS — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 26-06-2006 19:27

A drug for the mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos, has been blocked for widespread use by the NHS in England and Wales. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) decided Alimta should only be recommended for use in new or ongoing clinical trials. NICE concluded there was not enough evidence the drug was better than existing cheaper treatments.