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Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame?

Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame?

Summary

Caroline Bryan died at age 46 from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, which her family believes happened while she attended high school in Cardiff during the 1990s. Her family is suing Cardiff council, claiming the local authority failed to protect her from asbestos in the school buildings.

Key Facts

  • Caroline Bryan was diagnosed with mesothelioma and died three months later at age 46.
  • Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to breathing in asbestos fibers.
  • Caroline’s family believes she was exposed to asbestos at her old high school in Cardiff, where asbestos was used extensively.
  • The school buildings were reportedly in poor condition, with damaged walls, ceiling tiles, and floor tiles.
  • Caroline’s daughter, Brooklyn, says her mother did not have jobs or homes that would explain asbestos exposure.
  • The family’s lawyers found council documents showing asbestos use at the school during Caroline’s attendance.
  • Cardiff council is being sued by the family and has stated it is managing asbestos in buildings seriously but cannot comment on the ongoing legal case.
  • The court case is expected in early 2027.
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