Mr Reid died in March 2026, with a member of his legal team saying he “sadly passed away before seeing justice”. Despite the risks, the judge said Mr Reid had not been given a mask or protective clothing, or safety training regarding asbestos. Mr Reid was responsible for transporting materials and tidying sites, and was frequently present on walkways while joiners were “ripping out” old units. Again, despite the known risks, the judge said Pyramid failed to provide Mr Reid with suitable PPE or to warn him of the dangers associated with asbestos. She estimated Mr Reid’s exposure to asbestos cement would have been “of the order of more than 1,000 times the concentration of asbestos dust in buildings where asbestos materials were sealed and in good condition”.

Source: The Herald April 01, 2026 20:29 UTC