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Kmart Asbestos Fallout and Parental Accountability | Christchurch News
Kmart’s asbestos scandal just got a major legal blow — ordered to pay $15,000 to a Christchurch couple after contaminated play sand led to school shutdowns and recalls. The fallout? Over 67,000 units sold, and parents like a Hamilton mom fighting for accountability. She spent thousands on testing, only to be initially rejected by Kmart — until new evidence and a tribunal ruling forced them to reconsider. Still, Kmart remains silent on how many claims they’ve settled or if they’ll revisit past denials. With long-term health fears and calls for systemic change, this case is sparking a national…
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