Asbestos Products
Celotex manufactured or distributed the following types of asbestos-containing products:
- Insulation board
- Acoustical tiles
- Roofing products
Workers who manufactured, installed, repaired, or removed these products may have been exposed to asbestos fibers.
Worker Exposure
Employees at Celotex facilities, as well as workers in trades that used their products, faced asbestos exposure. High-risk groups include:
- Plant workers — Employees who manufactured asbestos products
- Installers — Tradespeople who installed the company's products
- Maintenance workers — Those who repaired or maintained equipment using these products
- Demolition workers — Workers who removed old asbestos materials
Health Risks
Exposure to asbestos from Celotex products can cause serious diseases that appear decades later:
- Mesothelioma — Aggressive cancer of the lung, abdominal, or heart lining
- Lung cancer — Risk increases significantly with asbestos exposure
- Asbestosis — Scarring of lung tissue causing breathing difficulty
- Pleural disease — Thickening or scarring of the lung lining
Trust Fund Compensation
Celotex has established an asbestos trust fund to compensate victims of asbestos exposure. If you were exposed to their products and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible to file a claim.
Trust fund claims are separate from lawsuits and have their own:
- Filing deadlines — Each trust has specific time limits
- Documentation requirements — Proof of exposure and diagnosis needed
- Payment schedules — Compensation varies by disease severity
Documenting Your Exposure
To pursue compensation, you'll need to document your exposure to Celotex products. Helpful evidence includes:
- Employment records showing job sites and dates
- Co-worker testimony about products used
- Product invoices, shipping records, or specifications
- Photos of products or packaging
- Medical records confirming diagnosis
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can help investigate your exposure history and gather necessary evidence.