Archive for August, 2009


Despite widespread media coverage and growing popular support the Government have failed to make a decision on whether to legislate and overturn the Johnson case which would enable the suffers of pleural plaques to claim compensation.

A decision has been delayed until the Autumn with an assurance from the Government that the medical evidence will be reviewed.

WE Solicitors represent the family of Kenneth Wildman, a victim of asbestos cancer who tragically died 7th August 2007 after a painful battle with his illness. His daughter Gillian is now seeking justice and needs your help. Ken Wildman worked at Royal George Mill for RR Whitehead and Bros Ltd (later Bury Cooper Whitehead Ltd) as a Fitter and later at Chargehand/ Forman in the Maintenance Department during the 1960s/ 1970s. He came into contact with asbestos that lagged steam pipes and boilers whilst performing his duties.