Kmart Asbestos Sand Compensation Case | Christchurch News

A Christchurch couple is set to receive over $15,000 from Kmart after their play sand—later found to contain dangerous tremolite asbestos—was deemed unfit for purpose. After nine months of fighting, including independent testing, the Disputes Tribunal sided with them, calling the product unsafe and unsellable. Kmart’s weak defense, citing low risk and disputing expense claims, was rejected—the tribunal emphasized parents had no choice but to act. This landmark case, the first of its kind for this recalled sand, underscores how hard it is for families to get justice—but also shows others may have a path forward under consumer law. The couple pushed for transparency, rejecting quiet settlements, hoping to empower other parents who’ve been sold hazardous goods. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da5eb46f7b8407df