Eternit Trial Has Opened in Italy - Civil and Criminal Charges Related to Asbestos-Cement Manufacturing

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Kirk Hartley

Trial is now underway in Italy on combined civil and criminal charges regarding senior corporate officials of Eternit allegedly having recklessly disregarded health risks related to asbestos. The charges and claims involve injuries or premature deaths suffered by about 2.200 employees or former employees. Eternit entities manufactured a range of asbestos-cement products.
A BBC article is here. Swiss articles are here and here.



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