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£200,000 in compensation for mesothelioma

A man has won £200,000 in compensation after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. He was exposed to asbestos while employed as a labourer’s mate on the construction of a power station. He was responsible for mixing asbestos used to insulate boiler pipes. He had taken on the job to earn money before joining the Royal Air Force.

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