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Mesothelioma sufferer wins damages

A piping engineer has won a six-figure sum in damages against his former employer who exposed him to asbestos dust and fibres back in the 1970s. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in October 2005. He received a £40,000 interim payout whilst he awaited a trial date for final assessment of his damages.

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