Appeal judges lower dB(A) levels for hearing damages

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  Baker v Quantum Clothing Group and others [2009] EWCA Civ 499 CA (1 other report)

  • Court of Appeal sets new date of knowledge on noise-induced hearing loss

    Date:

    1 September 2009

    In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal ruled that January 1978 should be the date from which employers may be statutorily liable for noise-induced hearing loss caused by exposure to noise below 90dB(A).