Dust cloud
Robins, Jon
Dust cloud - 2007 - Law Society's Gazette 104(18) 3 May 2007, 22-24(3) .
Discusses the current situation with mesothelioma claims. Notes the impact of "Fairchild v Glenhaven" ([2001] EWCA Civ 1881, Abs65719) and the Compensation Act 2006, which provides that negligent employers should be jointly and severally liable so claimants can recover full compensation from any employer. Also looks at proposals to provide faster compensation to people diagnosed with mesothelioma, concern over plans to introduce a pre-action protocol, and the experiences of lawyers working for mesothelioma victims.
MESOTHELIOMA
COMPENSATION ACT 2006
BARKER V SAINT GOBAIN PIPELINES PLC
SMITH V CENTRAL ASBESTOS CO LTD
FAIRCHILD V GLENHAVEN FUNERAL SERVICES LTD AND OTHERS
United Kingdom--
Dust cloud - 2007 - Law Society's Gazette 104(18) 3 May 2007, 22-24(3) .
Discusses the current situation with mesothelioma claims. Notes the impact of "Fairchild v Glenhaven" ([2001] EWCA Civ 1881, Abs65719) and the Compensation Act 2006, which provides that negligent employers should be jointly and severally liable so claimants can recover full compensation from any employer. Also looks at proposals to provide faster compensation to people diagnosed with mesothelioma, concern over plans to introduce a pre-action protocol, and the experiences of lawyers working for mesothelioma victims.
MESOTHELIOMA
COMPENSATION ACT 2006
BARKER V SAINT GOBAIN PIPELINES PLC
SMITH V CENTRAL ASBESTOS CO LTD
FAIRCHILD V GLENHAVEN FUNERAL SERVICES LTD AND OTHERS
United Kingdom--