Profit rises at Altrad amid asbestos-claims warning

Profit rises at Altrad amid asbestos-claims warning

Industrial contractor Altrad Services almost doubled its pre-tax profit last year, despite booking a provision of more than £90m for potential asbestos-related claims. The latest annual accounts for the South Yorkshire-headquartered firm – the UK subsidiary of France-based Altrad – show a pre-tax profit of… The post Profit rises at Altrad amid asbestos-claims warning appeared first on Construction News.

Settlement of £110,000 obtained for Suffolk mesothelioma sufferer’s family - Ashtons Legal

Ashtons Legal asbestos-related disease claim specialist, Ruth Hinchliffe, has obtained a settlement of £110,000 for the family of a mesothelioma sufferer, Mr P, who sadly lost his battle with the disease before the claim concluded. Mr P had been exposed to asbestos while working as a carpenter. Ruth comments: “Although his former employers didn’t ever admit liability, we were able to settle Mr P’s claim for £110,000 on behalf of his estate after…