Skin Cancer Screening Case Study 1 – Eric Reeder
A Victorian County Court judge ruled that Eric Reeder’s skin cancer was serious and dangerous enough for him to sue his employer of 35 years. Mr. Reeder, a retired truck driver, had developed multiple skin cancers on his back, neck and shoulders, and had multiple malignant melanomas removed from his back. Mr. Reeder settled out of court with his employer, and died in 2007. His case has established a precedent in recognising UV radiation as a workplace hazard.