Marketwire, reported on June 22nd 2007, that the trade union Unite, is urging the House of Lords to deliver justice to the thousands of people suffering from the asbestos related condition pleural plaques.
The House of Lords is due to rule on compensation for the asbestos related condition pleural plaques on Monday 25th June.
The Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the High Court in 2005, where it was decided claimants with pleural plaques should continue to receive compensation.
The decision, unless overturned, means the end to an established right to compensation, which existed for 20 years, for pleural plaques, which are in almost every case caused by workers being exposed to asbestos due to negligence of their employers.
In the past claimants could receive compensation worth up to GBP 15,000. If the decision is upheld by the Law Lords, it will result in a substantial windfall saving for insurance firms who have brought the test case in an attempt to end compensation for pleural plaques.
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http://www.marketwirecanada.com/2.0/release.do?id=745205
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