Power Plant Workers Mesothelioma
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California Mesothelioma Legal Services
Experienced asbestos and mesothelioma attorneys serving all of California. We handle claims involving Navy shipyard exposure, Rocketdyne/Santa Susana Field Laboratory, oil refinery asbestos, construction worker exposure, and secondary (take-home) asbestos claims.
Asbestos Exposure Sites in California
Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Mare Island, NASSCO San Diego, Rocketdyne/Boeing Santa Susana, El Segundo refineries, Torrance refineries, Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Kaiser Steel Fontana, and hundreds more.
California mesothelioma statute of limitations: ONE YEAR under CCP § 340.2, measured from the later of disability or discovery — not from diagnosis. Contact us immediately at (818) 514-7680.
Fees, Costs and Case Results
Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How were power plant workers exposed to asbestos?
- Power plant workers faced massive asbestos exposure from boiler insulation, turbine lagging, pipe insulation, electrical equipment, steam lines, and gaskets. Coal, gas, and nuclear plants all used extensive asbestos insulation for high-temperature equipment.
- Which California power plants had asbestos?
- Major California power plants with documented asbestos include LADWP facilities (Haynes, Valley, Scattergood, Harbor), Edison plants (Alamitos, Huntington Beach, Ormond Beach), PG&E plants (Hunters Point, Potrero, Moss Landing), and nuclear facilities (San Onofre, Diablo Canyon).
- What is the average mesothelioma settlement for power plant workers?
- What a claim is actually worth turns on the documented medical course and prognosis, proven lost earnings, the share of fault attributed to the claimant, and the insurance limits available to pay a judgment. Workers at large generating stations with long careers often receive higher settlements due to documented extensive exposure.
- Can I sue LADWP or Edison for mesothelioma?
- Utility companies may have some immunity as government entities, but you can sue the asbestos product manufacturers whose materials caused your exposure. You may also file claims against asbestos bankruptcy trust funds for substantial compensation.
- What power plant jobs had the highest asbestos exposure?
- High-exposure jobs include boilermakers, turbine technicians, pipefitters, insulators, maintenance workers, electricians, and operators who worked in generating stations. Anyone who worked near boilers, turbines, or steam systems faced significant risk.
- Were utility linemen and field workers also exposed?
- Yes. Utility field workers faced asbestos exposure from transformer insulation, substation equipment, electrical panels, and underground conduit. Line workers handling older equipment or working at substations had exposure risk.
- Is there a special deadline for suing government utilities?
- Yes. Claims against government entities like LADWP have a 6-month claim filing deadline under the California Tort Claims Act. Contact an attorney immediately if you worked for a public utility.
- Do I have a claim if my power plant closed years ago?
- Yes. You can still sue asbestos product manufacturers and file trust fund claims regardless of whether the plant is still operating. We have access to historical records and product databases for closed facilities.
Contact Trembach Law Firm
Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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