{
  "id": 1660058,
  "title": "'I'm really appalled for what they've done' - More parents continue fight over coloured sand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/im-really-appalled-for-what-theyve-done-more-parents-continue-fight",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:09:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RNZ Business",
    "slug": "rnz-business",
    "url": "https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/1052410/i-m-really-appalled-for-what-they-ve-done-more-parents-continue-fight-over-coloured-sand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Christchurch couple's Disputes Tribunal win over Kmart for their twins playing with asbestos-laced play sand has inspired other parents to fight for accountability. The tribunal ordered Kmart to pay $15,185.42 for asbestos testing and remediation costs. Kmart sold 67,000 units of the contaminated products. Following the decision, more parents came forward with their own claims. A Hamilton mother said she was relieved by the ruling and would continue to pursue payment from Kmart, hoping her experience would encourage other families to take action. The tribunal did not grant the couple's claim for long-term medical monitoring costs, citing too many unknown factors. Kmart stated that product safety is their top priority and they acted swiftly to remove affected products from shelves and support customers.",
  "summary": "A Christchurch couple's Disputes Tribunal win has seen more parents speak up about their fight to hold Kmart accountable.",
  "key_points": [
    "Christchurch couple wins Disputes Tribunal case against Kmart",
    "Tribunal orders Kmart to pay $15,185.42 for asbestos remediation",
    "More parents inspired to pursue claims after ruling"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The tribunal's ruling sets a precedent for parents to seek compensation from Kmart for selling asbestos-laced play sand, emboldening others to pursue similar claims and pushing retailers to prioritize product safety.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}