Kmart Asbestos Sand Ruling | Christchurch News

A Christchurch family won a partial payout from Kmart after their kids played with asbestos-contaminated play sand — a product recalled nationwide last year. The Disputes Tribunal ordered Kmart to pay $15,185.42 for testing and cleanup costs, calling the sand unsafe and unfit for purpose under consumer law. Kmart admitted it acted quickly to recall the product but declined to cover medical monitoring expenses. Advocates hailed the ruling as a victory for families seeking justice, though they stress current laws are too slow to protect consumers in today’s global e-commerce landscape. 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/98a2cc74a1db6366