Asbestos Products
Certainteed Corporation manufactured or distributed the following types of asbestos-containing products:
- Roofing
- Siding
- Insulation
- Cement-asbestos pipe
Workers who manufactured, installed, repaired, or removed these products may have been exposed to asbestos fibers.
Worker Exposure
Employees at Certainteed Corporation 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 Certainteed Corporation 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
Legal Options
If you were exposed to Certainteed Corporation products and have developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may have legal options for compensation. These can include:
- Personal injury lawsuits — Claims against the company
- Product liability claims — Based on dangerous product manufacturing
- Negligence claims — For failing to warn about known dangers
Documenting Your Exposure
To pursue compensation, you'll need to document your exposure to Certainteed Corporation 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.