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Representing Workers at the Ohio Dupont Plant in Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims

There are serious health risks linked to Dupont plant asbestos while employees worked in a chemical production facility. The most common dangers include inhaling toxic fumes and asbestos fibers that can cause serious illnesses and cancers like mesothelioma.

DuPont employees may have been exposed to asbestos and been unaware at the time. For many years, asbestos was considered the most effective industrial insulator available because it is highly resistant to heat and fire. As a result, thousands of chemical plant workers in Ohio were regularly exposed to toxic asbestos materials.

In some cases, chemical plants took no precautions to protect workers from the dangers of asbestos or inform the workers of these dangers. This negligence resulted in hundreds of Ohio plant workers developing asbestos-related diseases.

Nearly any worker in an Ohio chemical plant could be at risk of developing serious health issues, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Cincinnati asbestos lawyer and Ohio Toxic Exposure attorney representing plaintiffs nationwide in a wide variety of toxic tort and mesothelioma claims.

Asbestos Risk in Chemical Plants

Chemical manufacturing facilities like DuPont often house large amounts of piping that connect manufacturing and industrial buildings. The insulation for pipes, as well other equipment such as ovens, tanks, boilers and pumps, likely contained asbestos.

Asbestos also lined work areas and was even found in the clothing chemical workers wore to protect themselves from burns and fire. Some employees may have even been issued asbestos-lined face masks.

Asbestos is especially toxic when it is disturbed through cutting, grinding, or naturally deteriorates over time. Maintenance workers are at high risk; however anyone working in the area is likely to inhale the fibers, which can get lodged in tissue surrounding the lungs and cause permanent damage.

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ABOUT THE LYON FIRM

Joseph Lyon has 17 years of experience representing individuals in complex litigation matters. He has represented individuals in every state against many of the largest companies in the world.

The Firm focuses on single-event civil cases and class actions involving corporate neglect & fraud, toxic exposure, product defects & recalls, medical malpractice, and invasion of privacy.

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The Firm offers contingency fees, advancing all costs of the litigation, and accepting the full financial risk, allowing our clients full access to the legal system while reducing the financial stress while they focus on their healthcare and financial needs.

Signs and Symptoms of Asbestos Illness

Conditions like mesothelioma and asbestosis can lay dormant for decades with symptoms presenting themselves many years after exposure. When they do appear, symptoms may include the following:

  • Pain in the chest
  • Pain in the lower back
  • Trouble breathing
  • Coughing
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Trouble swallowing

Ohio DuPont Plant Asbestos Risk

  • Circleville, Ohio
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • Dayton, Ohio
  • Fort Hill, Ohio
  • Grand Rapids, Ohio

Ohio Chemical Plants Asbestos Risk

  • Borden Chemical—Columbus, Ohio
  • Monsanto Chemical Company—Addyson, Ohio
  • Occidental Chemical Company—Kenton, Ohio
  • Oxychem—Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Stauffer Chemical—Moraine, Ohio
  • Calhio Chemicals—Perry, Ohio
  • Stauffer Chemical—Perry, Ohio
  • Akzo Chemical—Gallipolis, Ohio
  • Millenium Chemical—Geneva, Ohio
  • Mobay Chemical—Hannibal, Ohio
  • Olin Mathieson Chemical—Hannibal, Ohio
  • Aristech Chemical—Haverhill, Ohio
  • Dow Chemical—Haverhill, Ohio

DuPont Asbestos Lawsuits

DuPont has a history of exposing workers to cancer-causing agents, like asbestos. In the 1980s, a New Jersey jury found that DuPont deliberately concealed medical records that showed six maintenance workers developed asbestos-related diseases, associated with their work.  The company has paid out millions to victims of toxic exposure.

Former  Ohio DuPont employees who developed mesothelioma after working may have claims against the company. In 2015, Chemours, a DuPont spinoff, said it faced 2,400 asbestos-related lawsuits from contractors in Ohio and West Virginia.

Ohio DuPont Asbestos

America’s chemical companies have a responsibility to provide employees with safe working environments. When companies like DuPont fail to protect workers, they should compensate employees and their families for the damage they caused.

Workers in Ohio’s chemical plants who have developed health issues may have claims against their former or current employers. Please do not hesitate to seek medical and legal assistance.

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Why are these cases important?

Many experience asbestos exposure through the workplace. Workplaces may have been filled with toxic materials, and employers may have failed to warn of the serious health risks of the job. Filing a suit helps to raise the awareness of job safety.

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Questions about Dupont Plant Asbestos Exposure

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was first utilized in the early 1900s for its insulating abilities, fireproof properties, and versatility. It has been estimated that over 30 million tons of asbestos was used in the American economy in industrial yards, homes, schools, shipyards, and other workplaces.

The natural breakdown of asbestos products and subsequent sawing or cutting of the asbestos creates dust and fibers that are inhaled and can lead to mesothelioma and other severe forms of lung cancer.

Why is Asbestos Toxic?

When asbestos breaks down over time or with use, the fibers of the material can become airborne, presenting a risk of inhaling or ingesting the toxin. Asbestos is a cancer-causing agent, and those heavily exposed can develop scarring in the lungs and later develop lung cancer and mesothelioma.

What Materials Contain Asbestos?

Asbestos was widely used in piping, insulation, electrical components, machine parts, packaging, flooring, ceiling tiles, roofing, and in many building materials.

Can I File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?

If you were exposed to asbestos at your workplace, and have developed cancer or a related illness, you are likely to qualify for compensation.

Why Did Companies Use Asbestos?

Asbestos was cheap, durable, fire-resistant and light, and was though to be the perfect insulating material before research showed it was extremely hazardous to the health.

Is it hard to win an asbestos case?

The success rates of settlements regarding asbestos exposure injury are quite high. It may be necessary to prove that occupational exposure is the primary cause of lung cancer or mesothelioma, though this is the job of The Lyon Firm, and we have experience in reaching large mesothelioma settlements.

Why Hire the Lyon Firm

Our Firm will help you find the answers. The Firm has the experience, resources and dedication to take on difficult and emotional cases and help our clients obtain the justice for the wrong they have suffered. 

Experience: Joe Lyon is an experienced  Asbestos Lawyer. The Lyon Firm has 19 years of experience and success representing individuals and plaintiffs in all fifty states, and in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Asbestos lawsuits can be complex and require industry experts to determine the root cause of an accident or injury. Mr. Lyon has worked with experts nationwide to assist individuals understand why an injury occurred and what can be done to improve their lives in the future. Some cases may go to a jury trial, though many others can be settled out of court.

Resources/Dedication: The Lyon Firm is dedicated to building the strongest cases possible for clients and their critical interests.

Results: Mr. Lyon has obtained numerous seven and six figure asbestos settlements.

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The Statute of Limitations for Asbestos Cases

Asbestos can be found in factories, warehouses, hospitals, schools, homes built before 1980, construction sites, and in many military installations. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there are 75 different jobs that can expose workers to asbestos, with those jobs primarily involving construction and manufacturing. Thousands of American workers are still exposed to asbestos each year. 

Mesothelioma is a serious illness that has been linked to asbestos exposure in medical literature. It is estimated that there will be thousands of new cases due to the latency period of 20-50 years after being first exposed to asbestos.

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