James Barnett, was exposed
to asbestos between 1956 and 1982, whilst
he worked as a toolmaker involving the production of steel casting
blocks for various employers, all near Romford in Essex. Mr Barnett
was diagnosed with mesothelioma some
years after his contact with asbestos and has sadly died of
the illness since.
Unfortunately all of his ex
employers had ceased trading and no insurers were found. However,
Andrew Morgan was able to identify one
insolvent employer which, though no longer trading, still had
substantial assets. He was able to proceed with the claim on behalf
of Mr Barnett’s ex-partner, Jacqueline King.
Andrew issued proceedings on behalf of Ms King, and obtained
Judgment on the basis that there was no realistic defence to the
claim. Later the case went to trial to decide its value.
The case was heard over three days by Mrs Justice Slade who awarded
£238,063.
For further information or if you have a mesothelioma claim please call Andrew Morgan on 020 7861
4036 or email andrew.morgan@ffw.com.
You can discuss your mesothelioma claim
with any member of our mesothelioma
team on freephone 0800 358 3848, email
personalinjury@ffw.com
or complete our short enquiry form.