£140,000 mesothelioma damages

The family of a former UNISON member has received more than £140,000 in compensation following his death from mesothelioma. He was exposed to asbestos while working for Greater London Council (GLC) and Haringey Council. He worked as a general foreman for GLC between 1968 and 1971, responsible for supervising 120 men who worked with asbestos materials. He was employed as a clerk of works and senior clerk of works for Haringey Council between 1972 and 1988 where he was responsible for supervising employees stripping out boilers lagged with asbestos. He was never given any protection from asbestos by his employers despite regularly questioning them about health and safety at work.