Mesothelioma

It's not just about the money, it's about my daughter-in-law and my two grandchildren."Mr Shanks had emigrated to Australia in 1983, where he eventually started a construction business.

His son Michael grew up in the country.

He became ill in 2001, and eventually died in his father's arms at home.Mr Shanks then returned to the UK to be with family and friends.Mr Shanks was exposed to asbestos on an electrician apprenticeship with Swan Hunter between 1963 and 1969.If he wins the amount he is seeking, around £800,000, it will be one of the highest awards ever made in an asbestos case in the UK.The company has admitted liability but disputes the amount of the claim.In his written argument to the court, Matthias Kelly, QC, said: "There is an abundance of evidence that he would have been able to continue actively in his role well beyond his 65th birthday."Mr Shanks is also claiming damages for the cost of his relocation back to Britain, includin...

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