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French court recognizes Air France crew member's breast cancer as occupational disease

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A French court in Bayonne has issued a landmark ruling recognizing the breast cancer of former Air France cabin crew member Sophie Lainault as an occupational disease. This decision marks a first for the French aviation sector, as breast cancer is not currently included in the nation's official list of occupational illnesses.

The court identified three primary workplace factors contributing to the illness: frequent night work, exposure to ionizing cosmic radiation at high altitudes, and passive tobacco smoke exposure. The court noted that smoking was permitted on Air France aircraft until the year 2000. Additionally, judges found no genetic or lifestyle factors that could otherwise explain the development of the cancer.

Lainault, 59, worked for Air France for 30 years between 1989 and 2019, accumulating over 12,600 flight hours, including more than 6,500 hours of night flying. Supported by the CFDT union, she fought the case for two and a half years after previous regional committees had denied the link. The ruling allows Lainault to access early retirement and ensures her medical costs are covered by the French health system. Her lawyer, Elisabeth Leroux, stated the decision could set a legal precedent for other aviation workers seeking similar recognition.

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Air France · Bayonne Judicial Court · CFDT · Elisabeth Leroux · Sophie Lainault · Tribunal judiciaire de Bayonne

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