Mesothelioma victim gets £100,000

A former hospital boiler room worker has reached a settlement in his claim for damages following his diagnosis with mesothelioma. He was employed as a maintenance man in the hospital’s boiler room for several years. During this time he was exposed to asbestos dust from lagging on pipe work and boilers which he helped to maintain. The mesothelioma was caused by asbestos dust from disturbed lagging. He was awarded damages of £100,000.