Overview
- University Hospitals Dorset paid compensation to Geoffrey King's family following legal action by Leigh Day, while denying liability.
- Senior coroner Rachael Griffin ruled in November 2022 that King, 76, died from industrial disease mesothelioma.
- A July 2022 FOI disclosed an April 2013 survey that found multiple high-risk asbestos hazards in Poole Hospital’s B Block, including the boiler and plant rooms, requiring immediate action and restricted access.
- The family's lawyers say the trust has provided no confirmation that the 2013 remediation recommendations were implemented.
- Responding to coverage, the trust offered condolences and said it manages asbestos under strict national regulations.