Ohio Mesothelioma Lawyer

Before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ‘s limitations on asbestos use, many Ohio businesses used this harmful material in buildings, equipment, and machinery. Those who got sick are now fighting back by taking legal action with the help of Ohio mesothelioma lawyers.

If you or a loved one have mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be eligible for a large amount of compensation. Fill out our form to receive our free Financial Compensation Packet. Our packet is loaded with information on leading mesothelioma attorneys in Ohio, how to file a claim for asbestos trust funds, how to get paid in 90 days, and more. 

We offer help to victims of asbestos and their families in all cities in Ohio, such as:

Akron, Alliance, Amhurst, Ashland, Ashtabula, Athens, Aurora, Avon, Avon Lake, Barberton, Bay Village, Beachwood, Beaver Creek, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Bellbrook, Bellefontaine, Bellevue, Belpre, Berea, Bexley, Blue Ash, Bowling Green, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Brooklyn, Brook Park, Brookville, Brunswick, Bryan, Bucyrus, Cambridge, Campbell, Canal Fulton, Canal Winchester, Canfield, Canton, Celina, Centerville, Chardon, Cheviot, Chillicothe, Cincinnati, Circleville, Clayton, Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Clyde, Columbiana, Columbus, Conneaut, Cortland, Coshocton, Cuyahoga Falls, Dayton, Deer Park, Defiance, Delaware, Delphos, Dover, Dublin, East Cleveland, Easter Liverpool, Eastlake, Eaton, Elyria, Englewood, Euclid, Fairborn, Fairfield, Fairlawn, Fairview Park, Findley, Forest Park, Fostoria, Franklin, Freemont, Gahanna, Galion, Garfield Heights, Geneva, Germantown, Girard, Grandview Heights, Green, Greenville, Grove City, Groveport, Hamilton, Harrison, Heath, Highland Heights, Hilliard, Hillsboro, Hubbard, Huber Heights, Hudson, Huron, Independence, Iron Town, Jackson, Kent, Kenton, Kettering, Kirtland, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lima, Logan, London, Lorraine, Louisville, Loveland, Lyndhurst, Macedonia, Madeira, Mansfield, Maple Heights, Marietta, Marion, Mentor, North Ridgeville, Medina, Wadsworth, Oxford, Parma Heights, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Steubenville, Tallmadge, Tiffin, Rocky River, and more.

The Use of Asbestos in Ohio Workplaces

Ohio has a long history of industrial jobs. Manufacturing facilities, construction and building companies, steel refineries, and other industrial workplaces have been critical to the state’s economy but were also responsible for exposing thousands of workers to asbestos.

Some specific examples highlight the extent of the problem:

Honey Creek Contracting

In 2004, Honey Creek Contracting Company was bought, and its facilities were found to be riddled with asbestos. The new owner, David Sugar, and management allowed people to remove the dangerous materials without proper protection.

This violated state laws and the federal Clean Air Act. As a result, people got sick, and Honey Creek received a substantial fine. The company also had to pay for medical checkups for each worker.

The Scotts Company

Located in Marysville, Scotts was the largest processing facility for vermiculite in the state. Vermiculite is a silicate mineral often contaminated with asbestos.

As the Scotts Company processed vermiculite, asbestos fibers were released, placing workers in danger and residents who lived in the area.

In 1980, the EPA ordered the facility to shut down. However, the risks for developing an asbestos-related disease were already significant as the facility operated from 1967-1980.

Other Job Sites Associated with Asbestos in Ohio

There are hundreds of job sites in Ohio associated with asbestos use. Many of these sites played a direct part in placing employees at risk of developing an asbestos-related disease:

• Dayton Power and Light Company
• Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
• J.M Stuart Electric Generating Company
• Procter & Gamble Manufacturing
• Bayer Port Plastics, Inc.
• Hill Manufacturing Company
• Jackson Iron & Steel
• Monsanto Chemical Company
• Mansbach Metal
• Port Plastics Plant
• Ohio Fire Brick Company
• Ashtabula Water Supply Company
• Kenton Water Works
• Thomas Jefferson Elementary School – Ashtabula Harbor
• Columbus Southern & Ohio Electric
• Lebanon Light and Power Plant
• Cleveland Electric Illuminating
• Municipal Electric Light Plant
• Avon Beach Station
• Cherry Valley Iron Works
• American Electric Powerhouse
• Beverly Powerhouse
• Dow Chemical
• General American Transportation Corporation
• Eagle Box Board and Paper Company
• Bowling Green State University
• Mentor High School
• Goodrich Research Center
• American Rolling Mill Company
• Bryan Municipal Light and Power
• Van Camp Packing Company
• Carroll Foundry and Machine Works
• Ohio Laws on Asbestos

Ohio Asbestos Lawsuit Reform Laws

Due to the high rate of exposure and illness, Ohio has become one of the leading states for asbestos lawsuits. Ohio passed a series of reform laws in 2004 in response to the high number of cases.

• Medical Requirements: Before victims can move forward with an asbestos-related lawsuit in Ohio, they must show proof of physical impairment and specific symptoms of mesothelioma or other asbestos-related must be present.
• Successor/Premise Responsibility: Anyone who buys out a company that was associated with asbestos has limited liability, which is typically the fair market value cost when the previous owner owned the company. Victims must prove beyond a doubt that the premise owner at the time of exposure knew that asbestos was in the facilities and failed to take protective measures.
• Substantial Factors: In order to prove that owners were aware of asbestos use in facilities, victims must show how they were exposed, the length of exposure, the frequency of exposure, and how close they were to the asbestos.

Mesothelioma Treatment in Ohio

In Ohio, the James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute is backed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a comprehensive cancer treatment center.

An NCI-designated facility certifies that the care center is recognized for its in-depth and superior research and treatment options.

It’s important to seek treatment from facilities that have experience with and knowledge of a rare disease such as mesothelioma.

Once victims are diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, they are usually already in the latter stages of cancer as the symptoms of mesothelioma typically lie dormant for up to 50 years.

Ohio Statute of Limitations on Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lawsuits

• Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2307.94 and 2305.10 et seq. requires that plaintiffs filing an asbestos-related lawsuit follow the state’s statute of limitations for personal injuries.
• Lawsuits must be filed within two years from the time the asbestos-related illness was diagnosed or within two years of reasonable discovery of the illness.
• Wrongful death lawsuits in regards to asbestos injuries must be filed within two years of the date of the victim’s death.

Getting Legal Assistance in Ohio

Remember to fill out our form to get your free Financial Compensation Packet, with information on the experienced asbestos and mesothelioma lawyers in your area. For additional assistance, contact us at 800-793-4540.