Women Instruct Lawyers To Investigate How Factory Worker Was Exposed To Asbestos

The daughters of a former factory worker are appealing for help to establish how their dad was exposed to the asbestos that claimed his life.

David Homan, from Barking, died from mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung caused by exposure to asbestos, often decades previously.

Daughters call on asbestos-related disease lawyers to investigate dad’s illness and work history

Following their dad’s death, his daughters, Michele Greenstreet, 55; Jacqueline Homan, 61 and Danielle Parnell, 44 instructed specialist asbestos related disease lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate their dad’s illness and if it was linked to his work history.

The 77-year-old’s daughters have now joined with their legal team to appeal to their dad’s former workmates to come forward with information on the working conditions he would have faced.

They’re keen to hear from anyone who worked with David during his time at Macpherson Powders Limited at its factory in Jenkins Lane Barking, from 1976 to 1981. The company was dissolved in 2010.

Paul Ramsay is the specialist asbestos-related disease lawyer supporting David’s family.

Expert Opinion

“In the time following David’s death, his daughters have been struggling to come to terms with their loss and what it has meant for them and their family.

“Sadly, we continue to see too many families torn apart by asbestos-related diseases and David’s death is another reminder of the devastation and upset this hazardous material continues to leave in its wake.

“While nothing can bring David back, his daughters are keen to discover how their dad came to be exposed to asbestos and we’re determined to help them in their search for answers.

“If any of David’s fellow factory workers could come forward with their recollections it could prove vital in providing his loved ones with the answers they deserve.” Paul Ramsay

Mesothelioma: David’s story

While David worked for Macphearson Powders a family member, Sean O’Shea, also worked with David. He/she recalled that the factory used various powders in the manufacture of paints, which he/she believed may have contained asbestos.

David lived in the Barking area all his life and in 1963 married his wife, Tina. She sadly passed away in 1997. The couple had three daughters together, Michele, Jacqueline, and Danielle.

In his spare time, David was keen on sports and played both darts and football.

David had enjoyed good health, until he began to experience symptoms including breathlessness and chest pains in January 2021. Following a visit to his GP and further tests, David was diagnosed with mesothelioma in June 2021. He developed sepsis as a result of a chest infection, likely brought on by his mesothelioma.

David died on 7 July, 2021, with his daughters by his side.

Daughter pays tribute to a kind and considerate dad

Michele said: “Dad was a truly wonderful man. He was loved by everyone who knew him and the last few years simply haven’t been the same without him. He was such a big part of all our lives that its still hard to come to terms with the fact that he’s really gone.

“Dad was kind, considerate and would do anything for anyone. Family meant the world to him and his presence is irreplaceable. There’s now a void in our lives where dad used to be and time doesn’t seem to make living with that fact any easier.

“It was terrible to see dad’s condition deteriorate over the final few months of his life. He wanted to discover how he came to be exposed to asbestos, but time seemed to get away from us at the end and he didn’t get the opportunity to discover the answers he wanted.

“Now my sisters and I feel this is the right time to answer some of the questions dad was so keen on asking. It’s the least we can do for him in his memory.

“We’re really keen to trace dad’s former workmates and hear their recollections of the factory. We’d be grateful to hear from anyone. What they have to say could really help us fulfil dad’s last wishes and see the truth about his asbestos exposure brought to light.”

How you can help the family

Anyone with information that could help Michele, Jacqueline, and Danielle, is asked to contact Paul Ramsay at Irwin Mitchell on 0203 0403 489, or at paul.ramsay@irwinmitchell.com

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