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The case of Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services Ltd addresses the issue of causation in negligence claims related to mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure from multiple employers. The House of Lords ruled that when a claimant proves exposure to asbestos by different defendants but cannot identify which exposure caused the disease, a modified approach to causation is justified, allowing for liability if each defendant materially increased the risk of contracting mesothelioma. The appeals were allowed,
- Author
- Michael Ferris
- Language
- EN