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San Francisco Mesothelioma Lawyer

Page Updated on January 12, 2022
Jeffrey SimonPage Reviewed and Edited by California Mesothelioma Lawyer Jeffrey B. Simon

San Francisco’s industrial past included shipbuilding, construction, and energy production, all of which used asbestos. People who developed mesothelioma are now fighting for their rights with the help of a qualified San Francisco mesothelioma lawyer.

Keep in mind that if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may qualify for significant compensation. Fill out our form to get a free Financial Compensation Packet. You’ll learn about the experienced mesothelioma lawyers in your area, how to get paid in 90 days, how to file a claim for the asbestos trust funds, and more.

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San Francisco Asbestos Facts

California
  • California experienced over 27,000 asbestos-related deaths in the years between 1999 and 2017.
  • During that period, San Francisco’s asbestos death rate numbered 620.
  • The Bay Area was home to several industrial sites that used asbestos and major sites that received asbestos-contaminated vermiculite from the W.R. Grace mine in Libby, Montana.

A History of Asbestos in San Francisco

Spanish settlers founded San Francisco as a Catholic mission in 1776. Its location on the Pacific coast made it an ideal place for ports, naval bases, and shipbuilding. Its growth as a major city in Northern California started during the Gold Rush of the late 1840s and 1850s.

By the late 1890s, San Francisco was the eighth-largest city in the U.S., with new industries that used large amounts of asbestos.

The use of asbestos in the city grew during its recovery from the 1906 earthquake. It was used in construction materials and as a fire retardant and insulator in vehicles and machinery, ending only in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The city’s post-quake recovery period and the two World Wars of the 20th Century contributed heavily to San Francisco’s asbestos problems.

The need to rebuild three-quarters of the city resulted in many buildings and homes with building materials infused with asbestos.

Many San Francisco area job sites exposed their workers to asbestos. Shipyards, power stations, and petroleum storage or refining facilities were among them, including:

  • Bethlehem Steel Shipyard – San Francisco
  • Hunters Point Naval Shipyard
  • Moore Drydock
  • Pacific Gas & Electric Power Plant
  • San Francisco Dry Dock Company
  • San Francisco Naval Shipyard
  • Shell-Martinez Oil Refinery
  • Todd Shipyard
  • Treasure Island Naval Station

Power plant workers, shipbuilders, sailors, pipelayers, and dockyard engineers experienced constant exposure to asbestos fibers, especially during World War II. In addition, San Francisco was a central point of embarkation for the Pacific Theater of Operations.

Many Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps personnel were exposed to asbestos in transit to and from the battlefront.

All the military bases in the San Francisco area with major asbestos issues were decommissioned during the 1990s due to the Cold War’s end in 1989.

Contaminated Vermiculite in San Francisco

The W.R. Grace mine in Libby, Montana, shipped asbestos-contaminated vermiculite all over the country for decades.

Three sites in San Francisco and the Bay Area are known to have received significant amounts of Libby vermiculite:

  • Arabian American Oil, San Francisco
  • H.B. Fuller Company, San Francisco
  • California Zonolite/Diversified Insulation, Newark
  • Pabco/CA Gypsum Company/Fireboard Paper, Newark

The Zonolite location in Newark was particularly problematic. It received over 330,000 tons of Libby vermiculite. As an exfoliation facility, it contributed significantly to asbestos exposure of workers and even nearby residents.

Other San Francisco Job Sites with Asbestos Exposure

  • Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company
  • American Asbestos Company
  • American Biscuit Company
  • American Cream of Tartar Company
  • American Linen Supply Company
  • American Trust Office Building
  • Bank of America
  • Bank of California
  • Bay & River Navigation Company
  • Bedford Hotel
  • C.W. Stouffer Company
  • Cahill Construction
  • Dawson Meat Company
  • Four Seasons Hotel (Geary Street)
  • Fremont Center Building
  • General Chemical – Anhydrous Plant
  • Hall of Justice
  • Hospital For Children and Training School For Nurses
  • Hotel Westminster
  • San Francisco and San Mateo Railway Company
  • Quality Motel
  • Rialto Building
  • Salomo Manufacturing
  • San Francisco Examiner Building
  • San Francisco Galvanizing
  • San Francisco Gas and Electric Light Company
  • San Francisco General Hospital
  • San Francisco Housing Authority
  • San Francisco International Airport
  • San Francisco Museum of Art
  • San Francisco Railway and Power Company
  • Leland Stanford Jr. University Hospital

School Buildings with Known Asbestos

  • Giannini Middle School
  • Belmont School
  • Cathedral High School
  • Del Mar School
  • Diamond Heights High School
  • Everett Junior High School
  • Hospital For Children and Training School For Nurses
  • Kate Kennedy School
  • Lowell High School
  • Mercy High School
  • Mission High School
  • Pelton Jr High School
  • Pennhurst State School
  • Potrero Hill Middle School
  • Raphael Weill School
  • San Domenico School
  • Silver Avenue School
  • St. Ignatius High School
  • St. Mary’s Cathedral School & Convent
  • Star of Sea High School
  • Town School For Boys
  • Ulloa School
  • United States Navy Postgraduate School
  • Woodrow Wilson School
  • City College of San Francisco
  • Cooper Medical College
  • De Anza College
  • Golden Gate College
  • San Francisco Community College
  • San Francisco State College
  • Skyline College
  • Stanford University
  • University of California San Francisco

San Francisco Medical Treatment

Dr. David M. Jablon, MD
University of California – San Francisco (Mt. Zion Campus)
Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Dr. Thierry Marie Jahan, MD
University of California – San Francisco (Mt. Zion Campus)
Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Getting Legal Help in San Francisco

As mentioned earlier, if you or a loved one suffer from mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be eligible for compensation for your losses. Get our free Financial Compensation Packet for info on the top mesothelioma and asbestos lawyers in your area. If you have questions or need additional assistance, contact us at 800-793-4540. 

Jeffrey Simon

Page Reviewed and Edited by California Mesothelioma Lawyer Jeffrey B. Simon

Jeffrey B. Simon is a founding partner of Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC and has been recognized multiple times for excellence in trial law. He is licensed to practice in California, Texas, and New York. He specializes in mesothelioma and asbestos, toxic torts, and pharmaceutical injury. Simon has been given lifetime achievement awards from America’s Top 100 Attorneys and also the Worldwide Registry of Executives and Professionals

Full bio and contact info

References
  1. http://cancer.ucsf.edu/people/profiles/jablons_david.3473
  2. https://top.ucsf.edu/meet-the-team/retired-faculty/thierry-marie-jahan-md.aspx
  3. http://vigorindustrial.com/
  4. http://www.treasureislandmuseum.org/
  5. https://files.gao.gov/special.pubs/gao-09-7sp/CA.html
  6. http://www.asbestosnation.org/facts/asbestos-deaths/ca/
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