Was the WSIB decision to compensate Heather politically motivated?
No. The WSIB was guided by nothing but the truth and the truth is that Heather Crowe has lung cancer caused by 40 years of exposure to second-hand smoke at work. Here is what the Jill Watson, the WSIB adjudicator, said in the written WSIB decision on Heathers case: In March, 2002, you started experiencing symptoms, which progressively worsened, and you sought medical treatment. You were subsequently tested for, diagnosed with and treated for lung cancer. Corroboration and compatibility of the history of second hand smoke exposure to the diagnosis of lung cancer was confirmed by you, your employer, your treating physicians, literature provided by your lawyer as well as the City of Ottawa Public Health Department, WSIB Nurse Case Manager, WSIB Occupational Hygienists and WSIB Occupational Medical Consultants.
