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£147,000 settlement for asbestos victim

A man diagnosed with mesothelioma has seen his case settled for £147,000. He worked for an engineering company that made car parts for Volvo and Ford. He was exposed to asbestos used in the manufacturing process while working in the clutch and overdrive departments. Compensation was secured by his solicitor in less than 10 weeks.

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