PLEASURE BEACH BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, UK

The bereaved wife of a maintenance worker employed by Blackpool Pleasure Beach during the 1990's is suing the park for up to £200,000 (€223k, $319k).

The family of the joiner, Christopher Duck, allege he was exposed to dangerous asbestos dust and fibres after the park failed to supply proper health & safety equipment.

Mr Duck committed suicide after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010.

The Pleasure Beach confirmed that an claim was issued in May 2011 and proceedings are underway.