Napoli. A former nurse from Naples, dedicated to his work and caring for others, was struck down by a silent and inexorable disease: pleural mesothelioma, caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. A tragedy that shocked his family and the entire community.
For years, the man performed his duty in a city hospital, unaware of the danger that surrounded him. Asbestos, hidden in the fibers of a boiler room, infiltrated his body, condemning him to a slow and painful agony.
But her story doesn't end there. Thanks to the determination of her family and the support of a competent legal team, a legal battle has been launched to bring out the truth and obtain justice.
A long legal process, thanks to the medical-legal advice of the Dr. Nicola Maria Giorgio, which led to a historic ruling: theASL Napoli 1 she was sentenced to compensate the victim's family with a sum of over 700 thousand euros.
The nurse died during the first degree trial. The family was assisted by theLawyer Luca Maria Maranca. “Our forensic analysis has shown irrefutably – Dr. Giorgio explained – the direct link between prolonged exposure to asbestos and the development of pleural mesothelioma”.
Since 1992, asbestos has been banned in the workplace in Italy
THEasbestos, once used for its insulating properties, was later recognized as extremely dangerous to health and its use has been banned in many countries, including Italy, since 1992. However, its presence in older structures continues to pose a threat and this case highlights the importance of surveillance and ongoing maintenance in public buildings.
The story of the former Neapolitan nurse is a painful reminder of how important it is to prevent exposure to asbestos and to assist the victims of this scourge. His story, unfortunately not isolated, must serve to raise public awareness and push the authorities to intensify their efforts to definitively eradicate this carcinogenic substance from our environments.
Article published on 29 September 2024 - 08:13
