Articles in ‘Case Study’ Category

We were contacted by the daughter of Mr H, who had had sadly passed away in August 2019 from malignant mesothelioma, after suffering for more than a year from debilitating symptoms. Mr H had…

RWK Goodman’s specialist asbestos disease team has settled a claim for a gentleman against his former employer following his diagnosis with mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer. Mr W began feeling breathless at the beginning…

John White was diagnosed with a follicular lymphoma in February 2021. He received successful treatment and was in remission, with no further treatment required. Sadly, it was right in the middle of his battle…

James’s mesothelioma was discovered after he was given two courses of antibiotics for a chest infection, with no improvement. Due to his additional symptoms of breathlessness, he underwent a chest CT scan in August…

RWK Goodman’s expert mesothelioma asbestos claims team was instructed to investigate a claim on behalf of Ken after his diagnosis of mesothelioma. Ken had been suffering with shortness of breath and an x-ray identified…

Mr R was diagnosed with asbestosis in September 2020 after suffering from shortness of breath and chest pains. He had worked for several companies as an industrial contractor, fixing together mezzanine flooring, gantries and…

Mr Marks worked for British Rail as a vehicle builder in the 1970s and 80s at the carriage works in Eastleigh. He was exposed to asbestos dust and fibres when asbestos was sprayed onto…

Mr Love was diagnosed with Malignant Mesothelioma in September 2018, after suffering several months of increasing chest discomfort and breathlessness. Unfortunately, Mr Love’s health rapidly deteriorated following his diagnosis and he passed away in…

Edward Littlejohns contacted the specialist asbestos disease team at RWK Goodman in September 2021 following his diagnosis with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. Mr Littlejohns was employed as a service engineer by Jackson Boilers Limited…

Mr K was employed by Cape Building Products Ltd in 1962/63 as an oven operative and labourer at their factory in Cowley, Middlesex. Asbestos was widely present throughout the fabric of the building and…

Senior Associate, Michael Wolstencroft, was instructed by Mrs W who was sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mrs W was employed as an office worker and couldn’t recall any occupational asbestos exposure during her working life….

RWK Goodman acted for a painter who worked for the Treloar Health Authority between 1969 and 1978. The claim was brought against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (“SOSHSC”) for exposing…