Compensation upheld for Perth man
Compensation upheld for Perth man who died after asbestos exposure at SA BHP shipyard ‘sets precedent’
BHP Billiton urged to do the right thing by Whyalla asbestos victims following High Court decision
South Australian asbestos victims have welcomed a significant legal victory in the High Court, which they hope will end nearly two decades of aggressive litigation by BHP Billiton against former employees who have been diagnosed with asbestos related diseases.
Van Soest v BHP Billiton Limited
On 17 June 2013, Judge Parsons of the District Court of South Australia handed down a judgment finding BHP liable for negligence to Mr van Soest in relation to his condition of mesothelioma.
BHP Billiton Limited v Parker
On 18 June 2012 the Full Court of the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in favour of former BHP Whyalla shipyard worker, William Parker.
