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Court considers mesothelioma and recovery of success fees

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Published on: 22 October 2014

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Original news
What key issues did this case raise?
What were the arguments raised?
What was the ‘secret agreement’ between the government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI)?
What did the judge conclude?
What are the implications of this judgment?
Are there any areas or unsolved issues remaining?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: Harminder Bains, partner and asbestos mesothelioma claims expert at Leigh Day, explains why the successful legal action taken by the Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum against the government and the insurance industry has important implications for victims of mesothelioma and their dependants.

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