The Asbestos Victims Association of South Australia (AVA SA) today welcomes the decision of the High Court to reject an application by James Hardie for special leave to appeal in the precedent setting case Werfel v Amaca Pty Limited.
Today’s decision finally ends extended litigation by Northern suburbs man and AVA SA member Mathew Werfel, in what has been a titanic David and Goliath battle for compensation.
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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.