In Douai, the prejudice of anxiety recognized for 727 former Lorraine miners

GUEULES NOIRES – The Douai Court of Appeal ruled that all the necessary measures for the safety and health of workers have not been taken

This Friday, the social chamber of the Douai Court of Appeal recognized the prejudice of anxiety of 727 former miners of the coal mines of the Lorraine (HBL) due to their exposure to various harmful substances. This decision could pave the way for other workers.

The court allocated to each minor the sum of 10,000 euros in reparation, in this latest twist in a legal fight started in 2013 to recognize the prejudice of anxiety of these former ” miners “ considering having been exposed to a whole cocktail of toxic and carcinogenic products.

Get sick “at any time”

Notion long reserved for asbestos workers, anxiety damage allows compensation for people who are not sick but who are worried that they can become sick at any time.

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