Irwin Mitchell Secures Settlement for Family Following Mesothelioma Death

Irwin Mitchell represented the Staniforth family, assisting widow June Staniforth and daughters Lisa and Claire following the death of Michael Staniforth. The firm acted after Michael, a lifelong Sheffield resident and former plumber/pipefitter, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2021. The diagnosis followed asbestos exposure during his employment with T. Crossland & Sons Limited in the 1970s; despite chemotherapy he died in January 2022, nine months after diagnosis, aged 64. The family instructed specialist workplace illness lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to obtain answers and pursue appropriate remedies. An inquest in 2022 recorded a conclusion of industrial disease, and Irwin Mitchell secured a settlement to assist and support the family. In response to the loss, Lisa Staniforth — also a director at Relish Media — has produced a limited-edition 2026 calendar of bird photography in memory of her father. Inspired by Michael’s passion for birdwatching, the calendar is intended to raise funds for SARAG (Yorkshire & Humberside Asbestos Support Group), which supported the Staniforth family during Michael’s illness. All proceeds from the calendar will be donated to SARAG to support its work with individuals and families affected by asbestos-related conditions across Yorkshire, Humberside and North Nottinghamshire. The calendars are available for £10, with an additional £2.50 to cover postage and packing; for purchases or enquiries contact SARAG on 01709 360 672 or enquiries@saragasbestossupport.org. Irwin Mitchell represented the Staniforth family (June Staniforth and daughters Lisa and Claire) with a team composed by: Nick Woods, the lawyer at Irwin Mitchell who represented the family and a member of the firm’s workplace illness team.

Irwin Mitchell Secures Settlement for Family Following Mesothelioma Death

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