Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
A French court has determined that exposure to cosmic radiation contributed to breast cancer in a former Air France flight attendant. Sophie Lainault, who served with the airline for over 30 years, sought recognition of her condition as an occupational illness. The ruling in Bayonne, France, identified cosmic radiation as one of three carcinogenic risks associated with her job, alongside passive smoking and prolonged night shifts.
Lainault, now in remission, can now retire early with her medical expenses covered by the French healthcare system. This landmark decision sets a precedent for other flight attendants who may have faced similar health issues.
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