| Agency awards payout to asbestos victim's widow
The Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency recognized Tuesday the death of a man in 1997 as being caused by mesothelioma triggered by breathing asbestos from his father's asbestos-contaminated clothing, sources said Friday. According to the independent administrative institute, it decided to pay condolence money to the bereaved family of Hitoshi Kosuge, 42, from Saitama, based on the new law to aid asbestos victims. The independent administration's recognition runs against a Supreme Court ruling. Kosuge's widow, Chieko, 51, filed a lawsuit in 2000 seeking compensation. Hitoshi's father worked for a company manufacturing asbestos cement pipes. Chieko filed a suit seeking 94 million yen compensation from the company, claiming Hitoshi died of secondary damage by asbestos that clung to his father's work clothes.
Thyssen Krupp May Build American Steelworks If Dofasco Deal Dies
Dofasco is controlled by Arcelor, the company taken over by Indian steel baron Lakshmi Mittal to form the world's biggest steel group. Thyssen Krupp, which seeks to expand in North America, asserts it has a binding contract to buy Dofasco. A spokesman said opportunities to build a new mill were being reviewed and declined comment on remarks by Arcelor chief financial officer Gonzalo Urquijo that a sale of Dofasco to Thyssen Krupp was no longer possible. In Luxembourg, Urquijo told reporters, "We'll keep Dofasco, because it can't be sold." Dofasco's shares are controlled by a Dutch trust. Mittal Steel's chief financial officer Aditya Mittal, son of the baron, added that Mittal has no obligations to Thyssen Krupp. 2006 DPA .
Agency awards payout to asbestos victim's widow
The Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency recognized Tuesday the death of a man in 1997 as being caused by mesothelioma triggered by breathing asbestos from his father's asbestos-contaminated clothing, sources said Friday. According to the independent administrative institute, it decided to pay condolence money to the bereaved family of Hitoshi Kosuge, 42, from Saitama, based on the new law to aid asbestos victims. The independent administration's recognition runs against a Supreme Court ruling. Kosuge's widow, Chieko, 51, filed a lawsuit in 2000 seeking compensation. Hitoshi's father worked for a company manufacturing asbestos cement pipes. Chieko filed a suit seeking 94 million yen compensation from the company, claiming Hitoshi died of secondary damage by asbestos that clung to his father's work clothes.
Charity's a winner
March Air Cadets, staff and civilian committee members joined up to Race for Life at Cambridge and raised more than £700 for the charity. Despite sweltering conditions everyone completed the course in under 50 minutes.Two cadets were in the first three under 16s to complete the course. Male cadets and staff who had come along to support worked as volunteers at the finishing line handing out the medals, bags and drinks.The 1220 (March) Squadron is actively recruiting. Parade nights at the squadron's headquarters in Gas Road, March, are Tuesday and Fridays (7-9.30pm). If you are aged between 13 and 17 visit the website at www.1220atc.org.uk or call 01354 651788. .
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