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Subscriber only A Rockhampton man who was exposed to asbestos material during his work as a carpenter in Western Australia has been diagnosed with an incurable disease, mesothelioma. Edward Williams, 67, has filed a $1m workplace injury lawsuit against Amaca Pty Ltd, formerly James Hardie and Co. The lawsuit was filed in the Rockhampton Supreme Court last month by Maurice Blackburn Principal Jonathan Walsh. The court documents outlined Mr Williams was employed as a carpenter in Perth from 1969 to 1984 and over the years worked with and handled asbestos products. He alleges as a result he has been diagnosed with asbestos disease, mesothelioma, and has a reduced life expectancy and permanent disability.
Man files $1m lawsuit over incurable disease
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Man files $1m lawsuit over incurable disease
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Subscriber only A 71-year-old Moranbah man has filed a $1.3m workplace injury lawsuit against a major coal mine company because he contracted black lung disease. Bernard Bell claims he has a permanent disability, coughs regularly, suffers shortness of breath and wheezing. Mr Bell, through Mackay company, Macrossan and Amiet Solicitors, is suing BHP Coal for $1,323.454.12. Court documents were filed at Rockhampton Supreme Court in February. According to the documents, Mr Bell was employed at BHP s Goonyella Riverside Mine between 2005 and 2007 as a trades assistant, electrician and fitter. Mr Bell claims he was exposed to an unacceptable and unsafe level of respirable dust at the Shecon Operation Area at the open cut mine.