“Exposure” basis for mesothelioma claims challenged

• Author:
• CMS Cameron McKenna

The High Court has ruled in the Employers’ Liability Policy “Triggers” Litigation that employers’ liability (EL) insurers remained liable to pay compensation for mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos in the work place if they insured the employer at the time the exposure occurred. 
 
Traditionally, EL Insurers’ practice in relation to mesothelioma claims has been for the insurer on cover at the time of exposure to pay. (Occurrence of the disease,... (389 more words)

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