Originally published in TEDR Vol 13 Issue 1 (publication date not recorded).
EWCA Civ 1261 [2007] TEDR Vol 13 Issue 1
Mr Cookson had worked for Novartis in the production of dye-stuffs, including azo-dyes, for some years during the 1960’s. He had developed bladder cancer and alleged that the condition was caused by exposure to carcinogens, in breach of duty, during his employment with Novartis.
Mr Cookson had also been a moderate smoker for many years. He had given up in 1980.
It was accepted by all that occupational exposure to various carcinogens and cigarette smoke were both capable of causing bladder cancer.
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