Asbestos killing more before their time
Asbestos killing more before their time
An engineer who was suing Yorkshire Water for their negligence in exposing him to deadly asbestos has died of mesothelioma. Jonathan Kay died knowing he had won his legal fight after Kelda Group plc - formerly Yorkshire Water Authority - admitted liability. Mr Kay, a graduate engineer and father-of-two, did not live long enough to discover how much compensation the firm would pay out, because lawyers are yet to reach agreement on what is set to be a six-figure sum. Mr Kay's solicitor Paul Webber said: 'Jonathan Kay fought hard for justice for himself, but most importantly for him, for his young family. Despite clearly being in extreme pain, he continued in his quest. His determination and courage were rewarded when, a few weeks before he died, the former Yorkshire Water Authority admitted liability.' He added: 'Although Jonathan did not live to receive the compensation, he died secure in the knowledge that his family would be protected.' Jonathan Kay is one of a new generation of younger workers succumbing to asbestos cancers (Risks 207). Barry Welch was just 32 when he died of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma in April (Risks 203). John Willett, a 54-year-old former fitter and heating engineer with Manchester city council who is dying of mesothelioma, was awarded £128,000 compensation this week. Mesothelioma sufferer Andy Jones, aged 64, is trying to contact ex-employees of Kenyons Ltd in Pontardawe, south Wales, to assist his compensation case. An inquest this week found Devon pipefitter Kenneth Moore died aged 77 from mesothelioma.
- Yorkshire Evening Post. Manchester Evening News. Express and Echo. Evening Post.
- Anyone who worked with Andy Jones or who has information that can help is asked to call his solicitor, Michael Imperato, on 07808 906741.
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