Justice: the long struggle for the employees who are exposed in the Enel Power Plants

Justice: the long struggle for the employees who are exposed in the Enel Power Plants

The employee of an Enel factory in Livorno died for mesothelioma after years of exposure to asbestos without protection. Justice acknowledged the responsibility of the company, but the case emphasizes the difficulties of family members in obtaining compensation after long legal fights «Justice has confirmed the right of the victims of asbestos and their family … Read more

Asbestos and employees: a comparison on social security rights and measures

Asbestos and employees: a comparison on social security rights and measures

Saturday 15 February, in the Lacaita room of the Taranto Government Palace, experts and institutional representatives will discuss the bill to reopen the access conditions to social security benefits for employees who are exposed to asbestos. A crucial theme to guarantee justice to those who have suffered irreversible damage Protection and Rights of Employees: In … Read more

Compensation for the daughter of a military victim of asbestos

Defense sentenced for carrying out dangerous activities

The Civil Court of Turin sentenced the Ministry of Defense for the death of a soldier exposed to asbestos without protections. This sentence highlights a systemic problem in personnel safety and strengthens the need for urgent reclamation and recognition of institutional responsibilities “This is the umpteenth sentence, in civil, condemnation of the defense for the … Read more

Asbestos and depleted uranium. Escape the logic of processes

Asbestos and depleted uranium. Escape the logic of processes

ON JANUARY 20, 2025, the event took place at the Capitol, in Rome “ASBESTOS AND URANIUM: SOME WORKPLACE SAFETY FOR OUR MEN IN UNIFORM”. EXPERTS, VICTIMS AND INSTITUTIONS DISCUSSED RISKS, PREVENTION AND PROTECTION FOR WORKERS EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS AND DEFINED URANIUM The main purpose of the conference “Asbestos and uranium: what safety at work for … Read more

Asbestos in RAI, the prosecutor’s office opens a case

Asbestos in RAI, the prosecutor's office opens a case

ASBESTOS DISCOVERED IN THE HISTORIC RAI HEADQUARTERS IN VIALE MAZZINI, ROME. THE CASE HAS BROUGHT AN UNRESOLVED QUESTION BACK TO THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. ATTORNEY EZIO BONANNI, PRESIDENT OF ONA, HAS URGED THE IMMEDIATE ADOPTION OF HEALTH SURVEILLANCE MEASURES FOR EXPOSED EMPLOYEES, IN ORDER TO AVOID THE SERIOUS LONG-TERM RISKS CONNECTED TO KILLER FIBER On … Read more

Asbestos: psychological and legal consequences at the center of the ONA debate

Asbestos: psychological and legal consequences at the center of the ONA debate

ASBESTOS, KNOWN AS THE “SILENT KILLER,” REMAINS A HEALTH AND LEGAL EMERGENCY. DURING THE FINAL EPISODE OF ONA TV, THE FOCUS IS ON THE TOPIC “ASBESTOS: PSYCHIC, MORAL AND EXISTENTIAL HARM”, addressing the consequences of exposure to the mineral and the challenges related to forensic medicine and jurisprudence. THE EVENT, ORGANIZED BY ONA APS, STRESSES … Read more

Court of Taranto recognizes the legal benefits of former Marshal

Court of Taranto recognizes the legal benefits of former Marshal

COURT OF TARANTO, THE SINGLE JUDGE HAS ORDERED THAT THE CHILDREN OF A MARSHAL OF THE NAVY, A VICTIM OF ASBESTOS, RECEIVE THE SPECIAL GRANT, THE LIFETIME ALLOWANCE, THE SPECIAL LIFETIME ALLOWANCE AND THE FURTHER LEGAL BENEFITS WITH EFFECT FROM THE DEATH OF THE PARENT “Abbate Francesco’s right to the recognition of the status of … Read more

Navy officer victim of asbestos due to high exposure

Navy officer victim of asbestos due to high exposure

THE TAR OF LAZIO SENTENCED THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE TO COMPENSATE THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF A NAVY OFFICER WHO DIED DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS FIBERS AND DUST DURING HIS SERVICE «Finally, after ten long years of judgment – comments the lawyer. Ezio Bonanni, civil defender -, the court has issued yet another sentence … Read more

Deaths due to asbestos: compensation for death must also be paid

Deaths due to asbestos: compensation for death must also be paid

THE COURT OF ROME HAS COMPENSated APPROXIMATELY 850 THOUSAND EURO FOR THE MORAL DAMAGES TO THE FAMILY OF AN WORKER FROM THE PROVINCE OF FOGGIA WHO DIED FROM EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS IN 2009 “I hope that the FS will take note of another conviction and proceed to compensate for the asbestos damage caused to workers, … Read more