Garlock Sealing Technologies Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits
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Due to reckless corporate behavior for decades leading up to the 1980s, hundreds of thousands of workers in numerous industries were exposed to toxic materials at the workplace. Asbestos was used in many products manufactured and sold throughout the country, including in some products sold by Garlock Sealing Technologies and Anchor Packing. Former workers who fall ill may come forward and discuss their legal options.
Garlock Sealing Technologies’ gaskets and packing materials contained asbestos until 1980. Many people at the company were exposed to the company’s products and later developed related cancers. As a result, Garlock has seen numerous asbestos lawsuits, not only from direct employees but from plaintiffs who were exposed at third-party locations. Many former insulators, factory workers, plumbers, electricians, miners and steel workers were exposed toxic materials before 1980.
In 1976, Garlock was acquired by Colt Industries which continued to use asbestos for some time. In 1987, Garlock acquired another company with a long history of asbestos use, Anchor Packing Company and Garlock assumed its personal injury liabilities. A trust fund was established in 2017 to handle Garlock and Anchor Packing Company’s asbestos claims.
Asbestos was used so widely in many industries because the material is strong, durable, cheap and heat resistant. It was thought to be the perfect insulator for many applications until experts warned that it was incredibly hazardous to the health, and led directly to mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and other serious lung diseases. Garlock Sealing and Anchor Packing may have used the toxic material in the following branded products:
- Seals
- Gaskets
- Sheet gaskets
- Asbestos cloth
- Packing material
- Pump packing
- Ring packing
- Rope packing
- Sheet packing
- Valve packing
How Hazardous is Asbestos?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) all say that exposure to the substance can result in serious illness and related cancers. Some of the cancers and illnesses our clients have reported include:
- Angiosarcoma
- Mesothelioma Cancer
- Asbestosis
- Lung Cancer
- Adenocarcinoma
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
A number of studies indicate acute or chronic exposure to asbestos may cause mesothelioma or other deadly lung cancers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have now greatly limited the use of the material in industrial applications but it still lingers in many older buildings.
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Why Hire The Lyon Firm?
Joe Lyon has been filing work injury claims and asbestos exposure cancer lawsuits for twenty years. Our firm works with leading experts in the industry to assess your individual case and take action on your behalf. We assume all financial risks and negotiate to settle your case while you can focus on your health and spend time with your family.
We have settled dozens of asbestos cancer claims and depending on your unique situation, you can expect a settlement in the range of six and seven figures. We aim to compensate you for all lost wages in the past and future, all medical costs and a range of non-material damages.
We believe very strongly that any company that fails to properly protect workers from toxic exposure can be held liable for any injury and illness that may result. Companies have a duty to warn workers of any risk, provide safety equipment and train workers to minimize risk in dangerous work environments.
Garlock Sealing Asbestos FAQ
Anchor Packing, Belmont Rubber & Packing, Crandall Packing Company, Dealers’ Steam Packing Company, and U.S. Gasket Company were all thought to have sold products that contained toxic materials.
Chronic exposure is generally how workers are at risk of developing lung cancer and mesothelioma. But experts have said there is no safe level of exposure to certain toxins so even a small amount of exposure can cause serious medical issues.
Any former employee of Garlock Sealing, Anchor Packing or another associated company who spent years working around hazardous substances and later falls ill with a related illness can file a personal injury claim. Call our asbestos lawyers to discuss your work history and medical records so we can begin building a strong case.
- Mesothelioma
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Adenocarcinoma
- Asbestosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
Garlock sold their products to multiple industries, including the following:
- Plumbing
- Mining
- Power generation
- Oil refining
- Aerospace
- Pharmaceutical
- Chemical and petrochemical
- Electronics manufacturing and assembly
- Food manufacturing and technology
- Paper and pulp mills
- Steel refining
Asbestos Verdicts & Settlements
Estate of Steve Thomas v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, Pennsylvania – Co-counsel represented the surviving spouse of a steel mill worker who developed mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure on the job. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.7 million.
Estate of William P. Bush v. AK Steel Corporation, et al.
Summary: MADISON COUNTY, Illinois – Co-counsel represented the family of a steel mill worker who suffered asbestos exposure that later led to mesothelioma. The case resulted in a settlement exceeding $2.3 million.
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Taking the first step doesn’t have to be complicated. In just a few minutes, you can share the basics of your case, and our team will guide you from there:
- It begins with a few simple questions about your situation.
- From there, a member of our legal team reviews your case.
- Together, we’ll chart the path forward, helping you take the next step toward resolution.
