About Asbestos Exposure in Arizona
Thousands of workers in Arizona were exposed to asbestos at industrial facilities, construction sites, shipyards, power plants, and other workplaces throughout the 20th century. Many of these companies have been held liable for asbestos exposure in lawsuits and have established bankruptcy trusts to compensate victims.
If you or a loved one worked at any of the locations listed below and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible for compensation.
Exposure Sites by City
Browse 20 documented asbestos exposure sites across 11 cities in Arizona.
Glendale
- Bechtel Group
Morenci
- Stearns Roger Corp.
Oracle
- Oracle Ford-Mercury, Inc.
Parker
- La Paz County Arizona
Phoenix
- Art Press Printers
- Cartwright School District
- Faber Enterprise, Inc.
- Fischbach & Moore, Inc.
- General Electric/Honeywell
- Heflin Steel
- J-Haul International
- Motorola, Inc. Plant
- Palmer Printing Company
- Queens Printers
Prescott Valley
- Moorhead Construction Co., Inc.
San Manuel
- Magma Copper Smelter
Scottsdale
- Tactile Signage, Inc.
Tempe
- W.W. Whitaker
Tucson
- Austad Steel Construction Co.
Wilcox
- Apache Powerhouse
What to Do If You Worked at These Sites
If you worked at any facility listed above and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, take these steps:
- Document your work history — Note dates, job duties, and specific locations where you worked
- Gather medical records — Obtain documentation of your diagnosis and treatment
- Consult a mesothelioma attorney — An experienced lawyer can identify all potential compensation sources
- File claims promptly — Statutes of limitations may limit your time to file
Compensation Options
Workers exposed to asbestos in Arizona may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources:
- Asbestos Trust Funds — Many bankrupt asbestos companies have established trusts with billions in assets
- Lawsuits — Claims against companies still in business that manufactured or used asbestos
- VA Benefits — For veterans exposed during military service
- Workers' Compensation — State programs for occupational exposure