Queensland plumber wins $1.9M in Australia's largest asbestosis settlement
A Queensland court has awarded a former plumber AU$1.9 million plus legal costs for asbestosis. It is reported as the largest asbestosis compensation payment on record in Australia.
AU$1.9 million plus legal costs awarded, the largest asbestosis payout on record in Australia
How much compensation can a plumber get for asbestosis in Queensland?
Plumbers and other trades who worked around asbestos-containing materials may have long-term health and compensation exposure. It underlines the importance of safety records and exposure history.
Key takeaways
- A Queensland court awarded a former plumber AU$1.9 million plus legal costs.
- The payout is the largest asbestosis compensation on record in Australia.
- The case involved a plumber, a trade that can involve exposure to asbestos materials.
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