The family of a man who died from mesothelioma won ?180,000 in compensation. Of this, the man's sons will only receive ?17,500. The man contracted mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos from his father's clothing which became contaminated with asbestos at work. The exposure started from the age of 9 and continued for a couple of years.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Cambridge News
About: Mesothelioma death leads to ?180,000 settlement
Date: 27 January 2005
Source: Cambridge News
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