Widow of man who died as a result of asbestos exposure settles case against his employers

The widow of a 79-year-old man who died as a result of spending 36 years of his working life being repeatedly exposed to asbestos particles has settled her High Court action.

Widow of man who died as a result of asbestos exposure settles case against his employers
Thu, 04 Apr, 2019 - 17:38
Ann O’Loughlin

The widow of a 79-year-old man who died as a result of spending 36 years of his working life being repeatedly exposed to asbestos particles has settled her High Court action.

Máire Ní Uiginn's husband, Michael Higgins, worked as a sales director/manager in Britain and Ireland for a UK insulation company.

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CourtsCourt casePlace: BritainPlace: IrelandPlace: UKPlace: JerseyPlace: MiddlesexPlace: EnglandPlace: DublinPerson: Máire Ní UiginnPerson: Michael HigginsPerson: Ní UiginnPerson: Michael HannaPerson: Higgins'Person: AinePerson: Bernard McDonagh SCOrganisation: High CourtOrganisation: Cape plcOrganisation: Cape Insulation LtdOrganisation: Cape Ireland LtdOrganisation: Cape Intermediate Holdings
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