A worker's lip was burned by the spattering of some molten metal, which triggered the development...

 

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A worker's lip was burned by the spattering of some molten metal, which triggered the development of cancer at a spot where he had premalignant cancerous tissues. Three years later, he died as a result of this triggered cancer. •His widow sued the employer. Issue: Whether the employer was liable for his death? A worker's lip was burned by the spattering of some molten metal, which triggered the development of cancer at a spot where he had premalignant cancerous tissues. Three years later, he died as a result of this triggered cancer. •His widow sued the employer. Issue: Whether the employer was liable for his death?

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In the case of Smith v Leech Brain Co Ltd 1962 2 QB 405 the central issue was whether the employer was liable for the workers death which occurred as ... View the full answer