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Most of us think of asbestos as something from the past, but this case shows it’s still very much shaping lives, familie...
12/12/2025

Most of us think of asbestos as something from the past, but this case shows it’s still very much shaping lives, families and workplaces today.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new Supreme Court ruling where the family of a worker who died from mesothelioma have won the right to claim damages from Scottish Power, even though he’d already settled his own case before he died.

It’s a legal story, but it’s not just for lawyers. It’s about what happens years after exposure on sites, in plants, and in buildings where asbestos was part of everyday work. It also shows how the law is starting to recognise the particular impact of mesothelioma on families left behind.

A few things that stood out to me:
- the court has effectively confirmed that, in mesothelioma cases, a family’s right to claim isn’t automatically shut down just because the worker previously settled
- it underlines how long the shadow of poor asbestos control can be, and why it’s still worth taking asbestos management and surveys seriously, even in older or “low‑risk” buildings
- there’s a wider message here for employers and duty holders about the real, legal and human consequences when exposure happens on your watch

If you deal with asbestos in any way – as a contractor, landlord, manager or safety rep – this one’s worth a read. It’s also useful background if you support workers or families affected by asbestos illness.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

Most of us think of asbestos as a “past problem”, but cases like this show it’s still affecting workers and families tod...
12/12/2025

Most of us think of asbestos as a “past problem”, but cases like this show it’s still affecting workers and families today.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new Supreme Court ruling where the family of Robert Crozier, who died from mesothelioma, has won the right to claim damages from Scottish Power – even though he’d already settled his own claim before he died.

Why it matters in day‑to‑day work is this: when employers don’t control asbestos properly, the consequences don’t stop with the person exposed. They hit partners, children and wider family, often decades later.

A few things that stood out for me:
- The court has made it clear that, in mesothelioma cases, families in Scotland can still seek compensation for the impact of a death, even if there was a previous settlement. That’s a big point for anyone supporting affected workers.
- It underlines how “historic exposure” is still a live legal and moral issue for organisations, especially those with older plant, buildings or infrastructure.
- It’s also a reminder that good asbestos management, proper records and taking concerns seriously are not just about compliance – they’re about protecting people’s futures and their families’ rights.

If you’re involved in managing older buildings, advising staff, or supporting anyone affected by asbestos, it’s worth a read for the legal context and what it might mean for future claims.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

Most of us think of asbestos as “historic”, but this case is a reminder that its impact is still very real for workers a...
12/12/2025

Most of us think of asbestos as “historic”, but this case is a reminder that its impact is still very real for workers and families today.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new Supreme Court ruling where the family of a man who died from mesothelioma have won the right to claim damages from Scottish Power, even though he’d already settled his own claim before he died.

It’s mainly about Scottish law and the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, but it has wider relevance for anyone dealing with asbestos risk, historic exposure, or supporting staff who’ve worked with it over the years.

A few things that stood out to me reading it:
- the court has recognised the particular nature of mesothelioma and the suffering it causes, and treated it differently to other types of claim
- it clarifies that a previous settlement doesn’t automatically shut the door on a family’s right to seek compensation
- it quietly underlines that poor control of asbestos decades ago is still leading to legal and financial consequences now

If you’re involved in asbestos management, legacy sites, or just want to understand where the law is moving on occupational disease, it’s worth a read.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

Most of us still come across old asbestos in plant rooms, ceiling voids, or during refurb jobs – this case shows why how...
12/12/2025

Most of us still come across old asbestos in plant rooms, ceiling voids, or during refurb jobs – this case shows why how it’s managed (or not) can follow people and families for years.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new Supreme Court ruling where the family of a man who died from mesothelioma have successfully claimed damages from Scottish Power, even though he’d already settled his own case before he died.

It’s a legal story, but it’s not just one for lawyers. It cuts right to:
- what happens to families after an asbestos-related death
- how the law now views mesothelioma as a “special case”
- why exposure from work decades ago is still very much a live issue

A few things that stood out to me reading it:
- The court has made it clear that relatives in mesothelioma cases can still have their own claim, even where there was a previous settlement – that’s a big shift in clarity.
- It underlines just how “different” asbestos diseases are seen in law, because of the suffering involved and how long they take to appear.
- It’s a reminder for employers and duty holders that poor asbestos control isn’t just a compliance problem – it can lead to long, painful disputes for families many years down the line.

If you work around older buildings, manage contractors, or deal with asbestos surveys and management plans, it’s worth understanding where the courts are on this now.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

Most of us who’ve worked around older plant, buildings or kit have had that feeling of “I hope no one’s cut corners with...
12/12/2025

Most of us who’ve worked around older plant, buildings or kit have had that feeling of “I hope no one’s cut corners with asbestos here.”

This new Supreme Court case against Scottish Power is an important one for anyone dealing with asbestos risk – whether you’re on the tools, managing estates, running jobs, or advising on safety. It’s about a family winning the right to claim after their loved one died from mesothelioma, even though he’d already settled his own case before he passed away.

What stood out to me:

– The court has been very clear that mesothelioma is different, and the law needs to recognise the impact on families, not just the person exposed. That’s a big signal about how seriously historic exposure is viewed.

– It underlines why good records, honest practices and proper control of asbestos are so important. These cases are still coming through decades after the exposure happened – poor decisions don’t just affect workers, they affect families for years.

– It also shows that previous settlements don’t necessarily close the door for relatives in mesothelioma cases in Scotland, which is something unions, advisers and employers really need to be aware of.

If you deal with asbestos management, claims, or just want to understand the wider implications for duty holders, it’s worth a read.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

A lot of us still work in or around older plant rooms, boiler houses, schools and offices where asbestos is a real possi...
12/12/2025

A lot of us still work in or around older plant rooms, boiler houses, schools and offices where asbestos is a real possibility – this case shows what can happen years down the line when things go wrong.

SafetyToday has covered a new Supreme Court decision involving the family of Robert Crozier, who died from mesothelioma after asbestos exposure while working for Scottish Power.

What’s important here is not just the legal win, but what it says about how the law views asbestos exposure, employer responsibility, and support for families after someone has passed away.

A few things that stood out to me reading it:

– The court has been very clear that families can still have a right to claim, even where the person exposed to asbestos had already settled their own case while alive. That’s a big shift in clarity for asbestos-related deaths in Scotland.

– It underlines, again, that mesothelioma and other asbestos illnesses are treated as a bit “different” in law because of the long latency and the suffering involved. That should make all of us think twice about how casually asbestos is still sometimes treated on site.

– For anyone managing older buildings, utilities, maintenance or construction work, it’s another reminder that poor control of asbestos isn’t just a regulatory risk – it can follow organisations and families for decades.

If you deal with asbestos, historic exposure, or manage older premises, it’s worth a read to understand the wider implications.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

Most of us think of asbestos as “old news”, but cases like this show it’s still affecting workers and their families dec...
12/12/2025

Most of us think of asbestos as “old news”, but cases like this show it’s still affecting workers and their families decades later.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new Supreme Court ruling where the family of Robert Crozier, who died from mesothelioma, has been allowed to claim damages from Scottish Power – even though he had already settled his own claim before he died.

It’s a legal story, but it’s not just one for lawyers. It matters to anyone who’s ever worked around asbestos, and to employers who think historical exposure is all in the past. The judgment clarifies what families in Scotland can do after a mesothelioma death, and how the law views the impact on relatives left behind.

A few things that stood out for me:
- the court recognised that mesothelioma is different, and that families can still have a right to compensation even after an earlier settlement
- it underlines how long asbestos exposure can follow people into retirement, and how important it is that organisations take their duties seriously – even for work done many years ago
- it will almost certainly influence how future asbestos-related claims are handled, which should make things a bit clearer for families facing a really tough situation

If you deal with legacy asbestos issues, claims, or just want to understand the wider implications for duty holders and workers, it’s worth a read.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

When we talk about asbestos exposure at work, it’s easy to forget that the impact doesn’t stop with the person who was e...
12/12/2025

When we talk about asbestos exposure at work, it’s easy to forget that the impact doesn’t stop with the person who was exposed – it hits their family hardest.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new Supreme Court ruling involving the family of Robert Crozier, who died from mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos, and their case against Scottish Power.

The court has confirmed that, in Scotland, a family can still claim damages for their own loss and distress even if their loved one had already settled a previous asbestos claim in their lifetime. That point about “previous settlements” is where a lot of people – including employers – get confused, so this judgment really matters.

A few things that stood out to me reading it:
- it recognises how mesothelioma cases are different, especially with the long illness and suffering involved
- it gives more certainty to families who might otherwise feel pressured about whether to settle a claim while they’re still alive
- it’s another reminder that asbestos exposures from years ago are still working their way through the courts now – and that today’s standards and controls really do matter for the future

If you’re involved in managing older buildings, legacy risks, or supporting workers with asbestos-related conditions, it’s worth understanding what this means.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

Most of us still come across old buildings, plant rooms or cable ducts where asbestos is “probably in there somewhere” –...
12/12/2025

Most of us still come across old buildings, plant rooms or cable ducts where asbestos is “probably in there somewhere” – this case shows why getting it wrong can follow people and their families for years.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new UK Supreme Court ruling where the family of a worker who died from mesothelioma have won the right to claim damages from Scottish Power, even though he’d already settled his own case before he died.

It’s a big one for anyone dealing with older workplaces, legacy asbestos issues, or supporting colleagues with historic exposure. It’s not just a legal technicality – it’s about how the law now looks at the impact on families left behind.

A few things that stood out to me:
- the court has recognised that mesothelioma cases are different, because of the way the disease develops and how long people can suffer
- it clears up some confusion in the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011 about what families can still claim for after a previous settlement
- it sends a clear reminder that asbestos isn’t just an “old problem” we’ve moved past – the consequences are still coming through the courts today

If you’re in maintenance, construction, facilities, energy, housing, or you manage older sites, this is worth a read – it gives a good sense of how seriously the law views asbestos exposure and why robust controls still matter.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

Asbestos might feel like “old news”, but this case shows it’s still shaping lives, families and workplaces right now.Saf...
12/12/2025

Asbestos might feel like “old news”, but this case shows it’s still shaping lives, families and workplaces right now.

SafetyToday.uk has covered a new Supreme Court ruling where the family of a man who died from mesothelioma has won the right to claim damages from Scottish Power, even though he’d already settled his own case before he died.

Why it matters in real terms: if you work around older buildings, in construction, maintenance, power, utilities, housing, facilities management – asbestos exposure is still a real risk. And when things go wrong, the legal side can be confusing for workers and families.

A few things that stood out to me from the article:
- The court has basically confirmed that mesothelioma is treated differently in law, because of the way the disease develops and the impact on families
- It closes off an argument employers were using to block families from claiming after a worker’s death if there had been an earlier settlement
- It underlines, again, that poor control of asbestos isn’t just a compliance issue – it can follow people and their families for years, right into the courts

If you’re a duty holder, union rep, manager, or you’ve got older stock or plant on your books, it’s worth understanding how these cases are now being viewed.

Full article here if you want the detail:

https://safetytoday.uk/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-family-in-asbestos-illness-case-against-scottish-power/

Supreme Court rules in favour of Robert Crozier's family, allowing them to claim damages from Scottish Power for his asbestos-related death. The landmark decision clarifies compensation rights under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011, potentially impacting future claims involving mesothelioma.

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