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6th Aug 2002, 14:10
Great news that justice is beginning to come to all those whos life have been affected by cabin air contamination. Finally industry has had to climb down and accept responsibilty and lets hope all those affected get what they deserve.
This from Newspaper.....
A former Ansett flight attendant who suffered health problems from aircraft fumes has won an out-of-court settlement from the defunct airline's insurers.
Judy Cullinane was one of a number of Ansett workers around Australia who sued the airline, claiming their health was affected by fumes seeping into BAe146 aircraft.
Some have received workers' compensation but it is believed Mrs Cullinane, of Perth, is the first to win compensation in settlement of a lawsuit.
She alleged the BAe146's air conditioning was not properly sealed, allowing engine fumes to enter the cabin. She suffered long-term headaches, nausea, hair loss and lethargy and was unable to resume work after sick leave.
Mrs Cullinane's solicitor, Hayden Stephens of Slater and Gordon, said his client's life had been blighted by her injuries.
"Fortunately Mrs Cullinane will be properly compensated for lost income and medical expenses for injuries she suffered through no fault of her own," Mr Stephens said.
© Herald and Weekly Times
This from Newspaper.....
A former Ansett flight attendant who suffered health problems from aircraft fumes has won an out-of-court settlement from the defunct airline's insurers.
Judy Cullinane was one of a number of Ansett workers around Australia who sued the airline, claiming their health was affected by fumes seeping into BAe146 aircraft.
Some have received workers' compensation but it is believed Mrs Cullinane, of Perth, is the first to win compensation in settlement of a lawsuit.
She alleged the BAe146's air conditioning was not properly sealed, allowing engine fumes to enter the cabin. She suffered long-term headaches, nausea, hair loss and lethargy and was unable to resume work after sick leave.
Mrs Cullinane's solicitor, Hayden Stephens of Slater and Gordon, said his client's life had been blighted by her injuries.
"Fortunately Mrs Cullinane will be properly compensated for lost income and medical expenses for injuries she suffered through no fault of her own," Mr Stephens said.
© Herald and Weekly Times