Pittsburgh Corning Asbestos Exposure | Mesothelioma Lawsuits
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Asbestos Exposure & Occupational Cancer Claims
Former workers at Pittsburgh Corning have been filing occupational cancer claims for decades after facing asbestos exposure at the workplace. Due to the long latency period of mesothelioma and asbestosis, many individuals may fall ill or develop cancer up to 60 years after initial exposure. Plaintiffs can still come forward and seek compensation by filing a work injury lawsuit. Contact our asbestos lawyers to discuss your legal options.
Before medical and safety experts warned of the serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure, Pittsburgh Corning made Unibestos insulation and other products that contained with asbestos for decades. As a result, many workers later developed related cancers like the following:
- Angiosarcoma
- Mesothelioma Cancer
- Asbestosis
- Lung Cancer
- Adenocarcinoma
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
After filing bankruptcy and facing thousands of asbestos lawsuits, Pittsburgh Corning established an asbestos trust in 2013. Pittsburgh Corning still operates as a subsidiary of Owens Corning.
Mesothelioma & Pittsburgh Corning Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma is a serious illness that has been linked to asbestos exposure in medical literature with a latency period of 20-50 years after being first exposed to asbestos. A diagnosis of mesothelioma and lung cancer is overwhelming news for the individual and their family.
Most deaths from malignant mesothelioma in the United States are the result of exposures to asbestos decades prior. However, the continuing occurrence of mesothelioma deaths among persons under the age of 55 suggests ongoing occupational and environmental exposures to asbestos fibers, despite years of action by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at limiting asbestos exposure for much of the last 40 years.
To consider ways to assist in paying for medical expenses, you may talk to Attorney Joe Lyon for information on asbestos exposure, treatment and compensation. Filing an asbestos exposure lawsuit helps to raise the awareness of job safety, while also securing the financial compensation available to workers through multiple sources.
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Why Hire The Lyon Firm?
Joe Lyon and his team of toxic exposure lawyers have decades of experience in filing work injury lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs in all fifty states. We have the experience, the dedication and resources to build a strong case and reach a settlement with any negligent company.
We believe every employer has a duty to protect their workers with proper training and safety equipment and to take every precaution to protect the health of their staff. If any company is negligent and exposes employees to toxic materials without warning, they may be held accountable. Contact our attorneys to discuss the next steps for your and your family. We offer free case reviews and consultations, and we assume all financial risks with your case.
Pittsburgh Corning Asbestos FAQ
If you were exposed to asbestos at your workplace, and have developed cancer or a related illness, you are likely to qualify for compensation.
Pittsburgh Corning used asbestos into the early 1970s, which we now know endangered employees, their families, and end-users like insulators, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC workers. Until 1972, PCC manufactured Unibestos insulation in a former UNARCO plant in Tyler, Texas. It also has a large manufacturing plant in Alleghany, Pennsylvania. Workers in the Tyler and Alleghany plants were at a high risk of asbestos exposure, and many former employees were later diagnosed with lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
The company manufactured gaskets as well as block, sheet, and pipe insulation, for a variety of industries. Companies associated with Pittsburgh Corning include:
- Corning Glass Works
- Corning Incorporated
- Dow Corning
- Enseco
- Hazleton Laboratories
- MetPath
- Owens Corning
- Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
- Samcor Glass
- Signetics
Some asbestos-containing products made by PCC include:
- Temp-mat asbestos blanket
- High-temperature pipe insulation
- Rubberized gaskets
- Molded sheet insulation
- Molded block insulation
Asbestos was cheap, durable, fire-resistant and light, and was thought to be the perfect insulating material before research showed it was extremely hazardous to the health.
- Construction workers
- Insulation workers
- Boiler workers
- Steamfitters
- Pipefitters
- Industrial workers
- Power plant workers
- Maintenance and repair workers
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.
