The purpose of the rules was to provide statutory compensation for the pneumoconiosis suffered in this injury. Where therefore that person received damages for the same injury, the benefits received were to be deducted from the damages before payment. Citations: Times 22-Jun-2000, Gazette 29-Jun-2000 Statutes: Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers Compensation) Act 1979 Jurisdiction: England and Wales … Continue reading Ballantine v Newalls Insulation Co Ltd: CA 22 Jun 2000