Columbus Mesothelioma Lawyer

Columbus’ industrial history includes employers and companies that used asbestos and subsequently exposed workers to the deadly mineral. If you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos illness, an experienced Columbus mesothelioma lawyer can help you fight for justice.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. We invite you to fill out our form today for a free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information about experienced mesothelioma lawyers in Columbus, how to get paid in 90 days, how to file an asbestos trust fund claim, and much more. 

Columbus Asbestos Facts

• Columbus and Franklin County had nearly 650 deaths from mesothelioma and other rare asbestos illnesses between 1999 and 2017.
• Manufacturing of construction materials, chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers contributed significantly to asbestos exposure in Columbus workers.
• A mineral and fertilizer processing plant outside of Columbus received shipments of asbestos-tainted vermiculite from Libby, Montana.

Beer Breweries in Columbus

Columbus has had a strong presence in beer brewing and manufacturing since the 1850s.

German immigrants founded many breweries in Columbus, including August Wagner Breweries, Capitol Breweries, L. Hoster Brewing Company, and more.

Workers at breweries were exposed to asbestos. It was used in much of the machinery and structures of breweries. Asbestos was prized at the time for its affordability, ease of use, and resistance to heat and fire.

Owens Corning Corporation

Owens Corning is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fiberglass, insulation, resins, shingles, roofing products.

One of the company’s biggest achievements was the 1932 discovery of an efficient way to make glass fibers. This development made Columbus a center for manufacturing.

Thousands of Owens Corning employees worked around asbestos daily. Owens Corning used asbestos in a variety of products, including insulation, side panels, roofing material, fiberglass, cement, and more.

In fact, Owens Corning was one of the first companies to manufacture fiberglass insulation containing asbestos.

The first lawsuit against Owens Corning over asbestos came in 1978. Two workers filed a mass lawsuit on behalf of themselves and 5,000 other former Owens Corning workers.

The plaintiffs claimed Owens Corning and other asbestos manufacturers knew and hid health risks from workers.

In 1997, another lawsuit was filed against Owens Corning in Florida when former worker, Deward Ballard, developed mesothelioma after prolonged asbestos exposure at one of the company’s work sites.

Ballard was awarded over $30 million when the jury agreed that that the company hid information regarding the dangers of asbestos for more than 30 years.

In 2000, Owens Corning filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy after more than 240,000 asbestos-related lawsuits were filed against the company.

In 2006, the Owens Corning Fiberglass Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was created. The company funded the trust with $7 billion. By 2008, it had already awarded $361 million to claimants.

O.M. Scott and Sons Company

Just outside of Columbus, the O.M. Scott and Sons Company processed vermiculite. Today it is the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and makes fertilizers and pesticides.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry reports that the site processed vermiculite, a mineral, between 1967 and 2001. During this time it received more than 400,000 tons of asbestos-contaminated vermiculite from the mines in Libby, Montana.

The report indicates that former workers were exposed to hazardous levels of asbestos. Their families may also have been exposed.

Columbus Job Sites and Buildings with Known Asbestos

Schools

• Linmoor Middle School
• Columbus St. School
• Ohio State University
• Parsons Elementary School

Hospitals

• Columbus State Hospital
• Mercy Hospital
• Mount Carmel Hospital
• Riverside Hospital
• White Cross Hospital

Asbestos Products and Chemical Works

• Asbestos Service Company
• Ashland Chemical
• GFS Chemical Company
• Momentive Chemical
• Gahanna Usalco Plant
• Ohio Chemical Services, Inc.
• Avantec
• Columbus Chemical Industries

Historic Places

• Ohio Institution for Feeble Minded Youth
• The Hartman Hotel
• Columbus Museum of Art

Military Installations

• Rickenbacker Air Force Base/Air National Guard Base
• Ohio Army National Guard
• U.S. Army Department
• U.S. Army Reserve Center
• U.S. Navy Department
• Beightler Armory
• U.S. Defense Logistics Agency
• U.S. Defense Department

Cancer Centers in Ohio

There are two National Cancer Center Institute (NCI) certified Cancer Centers in the state of Ohio that provide medical treatment to patients with asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma.

These facilities have qualified specialists in the fields of oncology, radiology, and surgery.

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Care Center

James Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute
300 West 10th Avenue, Suite 159
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 293-5066
Outside Ohio, dial 1-800-293-5066

Case Comprehensive Cancer Care Center

11100 Euclid Ave., Wearn 151
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 844-8797

Getting Legal Help in Columbus

Don’t forget to fill out our form to get our free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information on the experienced asbestos and mesothelioma attorneys in your area. If you need additional assistance, contact us 800-793-4540.