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Recently settled - Occupational asthma case
Wednesday 31st January 2007 Our client -v- a firm of veterinary surgeonsOur client was employed as a vet handling small animals. He developed asthma about 10 years after he started work with his employers. He did not however make a claim until 10 years later. It was alleged that his condition was caused or contributed to by the failure of his employer to carry out all the necessary safety precautions and equipment. His employers argued that he was too late to bring his claim. There was a trial on this issue alone and our client was successful. He was therefore allowed to carry on with his claim for damages against his employers. His claim was strongly disputed but was settled for substantial compensation shortly before trial. Our client, who had trained at Cambridge University, had had to give up work as a vet and find an alternative career. His damages reflected this. Neil Fisher Tele: 0161 834 1251
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