Bruno Pesce , the leader of Italy 's asbestos victims association , said more than 1,500 people attended Monday 's hearing -- including some who were suffering from asbestos-linked illnesses . Stephan Schmidheiny will appeal his sentence in an Italian court , his lawyer says . Score: 6 Schmidheiny 's lawyer says the sentence will deter other big firms from investing in Italy . Exposure to asbestos can lead to lung diseases and cancer .
Stephan Schmidheiny will appeal his sentence in an Italian court , his lawyer says . Score: 6 Schmidheiny 's lawyer says the sentence will deter other big firms from investing in Italy . Exposure to asbestos can lead to lung diseases and cancer .