Brian Anthony Mooney v Amaca Pty Ltd [2009] NSWDDT 23  – $290,000.00 Phillip Raymond Kirkpatrick v Babcock Australia Pty Ltd [2009] NSWDDT 4 -  $280,000.00 Brisbane Barrister – David Cormack

A WOMAN who developed mesothelioma from washing her husband’s asbestos-contaminated work clothes is suing the State Government and James Hardie for $406,500 in compensation. Read more in the Courier Mail.

Follow the report in The Daily Telegraph, which is of interest not only in respect of the fund, but cross claims brought by Amaca Pty Ltd (James Hardie’s liability company) against other manufacturers – see case below, where the amount of $350,000.00 was not recouped. Brisbane Barrister – David Cormack

 CSR LTD v AMACA PTY LTD [2009] NSWCA 338 The appeal by CSR Limited and Midalco Pty Limited was upheld against Amaca Pty Limited, in respect of a cross claim by Amaca for damages paid to Mrs Belinda Dunn, who was exposed to crocidolite asbestos when she was aged 3 - 4. The issue in dispute [...]