£400,000 mesothelioma award

A man has been awarded damages of £400,000 after developing mesothelioma. He was forced to give up his business maintaining street lights for local councils as a result of his condition. He was exposed to asbestos while working as an apprentice electrical engineer. He worked with cable ducting which was insulated with asbestos. His claim included the losses caused as a result of being forced to close down his business.