Refinery 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How were refinery workers exposed to asbestos?
- Refinery workers faced asbestos exposure from pipe insulation, boilers, heat exchangers, gaskets, valve packing, pumps, and equipment insulation. High-temperature processes required extensive asbestos insulation throughout refineries from the 1940s through 1980s.
- Which California refineries used asbestos?
- Major California refineries with documented asbestos use include Chevron El Segundo (largest West Coast refinery), Marathon Carson, Valero Wilmington, Phillips 66 Carson and Rodeo, PBF Torrance, and Kern County oil facilities. All refineries built before 1980 contained extensive asbestos materials.
- What is the average mesothelioma settlement for refinery 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 with long careers at major refineries like Chevron or Shell may receive higher settlements due to extensive documented exposure.
- Can I sue if I worked at a refinery that is still operating?
- Yes. You can sue the asbestos product manufacturers whose materials caused your exposure, even if the refinery itself is still operating. You may also file claims against asbestos bankruptcy trust funds for additional compensation.
- What job titles are covered in refinery asbestos claims?
- Covered positions include boilermakers, pipefitters, insulators, welders, mechanics, operators, electricians, millwrights, laborers, and anyone who worked in or around refinery process units during maintenance or turnarounds.
- How long do I have to file a refinery mesothelioma lawsuit in California?
- Under CCP § 340.2 the period is one year, and it runs from the later of disability — loss of time from work precluding the regular occupation — or discovery that asbestos caused it, not from diagnosis. However, refinery workers should act quickly as identifying all asbestos product exposure sources requires thorough investigation.
- Were contract workers at refineries also exposed to asbestos?
- Yes. Contract workers who performed maintenance, turnaround work, or construction at California refineries faced the same asbestos exposure as direct employees. Contractors can file lawsuits and trust fund claims for their exposure.
- What types of asbestos were used in refineries?
- Refineries used multiple asbestos products including pipe insulation, block insulation, gaskets, packing materials, refractory cement, fireproofing, and equipment insulation. Different manufacturers supplied these materials, creating multiple claim opportunities.
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Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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