Pleural plaque ruling to be appealed

Published on Tue 31 Oct 2006

An appeal is underway to overturn a previous Court of Appeal ruling that prevented pleural plaque sufferers from claiming compensation.

The appeal, brought by the trade union Amicus, will argue that pleural plaques are a debilitating condition that increases the risk of developing other asbestos related conditions such as mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Although pleural plaques are not fatal they do result in decreased lung capacity and can be seen as proof of asbestos exposure.

Should this latest case succeed it could cost insurers millions of pounds in compensation.

See how we’ve been reporting this story:

Compensation for anxiety caused by pleural plaques
http://www.thameslabs.co.uk/asbestos/news/1043.html

Landmark pleural plaque ruling appealed
http://www.thameslabs.co.uk/asbestos/news/1045.html

Will pleural plaque sufferers lose their right to compensation?
http://www.thameslabs.co.uk/asbestos/news/1102.html

Pleural plaque sufferers denied compensation; insurers saved £1bn asbestos bill
http://www.thameslabs.co.uk/asbestos/news/1107.html

UK court changes asbestos compensation rules
http://www.thameslabs.co.uk/asbestos/news/1123.html

Tags: asbestos, legal, case, Pleural plaques