Phurnacite trial set down for hearing
Trial begins in Cardiff on 17 October 2011
A group action brought by
300 former workers at the Phurnacite plant at Abercwmboi in South
Wales has been set down for hearing on 17 October
2011 following a case management conference in the High
Court in London last Thursday 21 July to determine the
conduct of the litigation. The claimants allege that working
at the Phurnacite plant caused them to suffer lung, skin and
bladder cancer as well as respiratory disease.
The trial is estimated to
last at least six weeks and will open in Cardiff where former
workmen and colleagues will give evidence about conditions at the
plant. It is thought that the Court will also be shown a
substantial number of photographs of the work. The case will then
be adjourned to the Royal Courts of Justice in London where expert
evidence will be heard. The claimants and defendant are
calling eight experts in medicine, epidemiology and industrial
hygiene.
Leading Cardiff law firm
Hugh James are acting for the claimants and will
be in touch nearer the hearing date with details of claimants who
are willing to speak to the media. Representatives of Hugh
James will also be available for interview on request.
Additional information