About Asbestos Exposure in California

Thousands of workers in California 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

85 cities · 150 sites
A
  • Massey Energy Company
  • Strategic Organizational Systems Environmental Engineering Division, Inc.
  • Walt Disney Parks & Resorts US, Inc.
  • HE Salzberg
  • Roman Mahan Used Tires
B
  • Bakersfield Laundry Association
  • Golden State Radiator
  • General Overland Auto Transport
  • Shell Oil Company
  • Sandpiper, M I S E, Inc.
  • Disney Enterprises, Inc.
C
  • Great Southern Paper Company
  • Lake Carpet Co.
  • Lange Bros. Construction Co.
  • Pacific Fruit Express Railroad
  • Amercon Corp.
  • Leach Oil Co.
  • California Automotive Retailing
  • Texaco, Inc.
  • Sawtelle & Rosprim Machine Shop
  • USP Corp. Richfield Ranch
  • Goettsch Cabinets
  • Redwood Markets, Inc.
  • Un Rincon, Inc.
  • American Machine & Foundry
  • Duber Industrial Security, Inc.
E
  • Harbaugh Michigan Corporation
F
  • Kaiser Steel Mill
  • Kraft Foods
G
  • Chromology Company
  • Contadina Services, Inc.
  • Nestle Purina
  • Wards Sheet Metal, Inc.
  • Aerospace Industry
H
  • B & J Welding
  • Sanderson Aircraft
  • Exton Station
  • Herrick Ironworks
  • Sierra Army Depot
  • McCormick South
I
  • Teledyne Cast Products, Picco Div.
L
  • Nylander's Market
  • Pulse's Union Service Station
  • Scotts Valley Fruit Exchange
  • Bates MFG Inc.
  • Certified Alloys
  • FAA
  • Import Dealers Service Corp.
  • Imported Auto Transport, Inc.
  • Johns Manville
  • VA Hospital
  • Atlantic Richfield Co.
  • Barrett & Hilp
  • Bedingfield Construction
  • Bray Chemical Company
  • Chevron Oil
  • Consolidated Western Steel Corp.
  • Emsco Derrick & Equipment
  • HC Lean Rubber Co.
  • Jackson Brothers
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Old BVP, Inc.
  • Superior Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
  • Union Pacific Railway Co.
  • Western Geophysical Co.
M
  • Shell Oil Company
  • Oroweat Baking Co.
  • U.S. Navy Exchange
  • CTB McGraw Hill
  • U.S. Naval Post-Grad School
N
  • Advance Casting, Division of Fanster, Inc.
  • JACO Luminous Ceilings
  • Kahn Air Conditioning, Inc.
O
  • Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp.
  • Pacific Bridge Co.
  • Southern Pacific RR
  • Kaiser Steel
  • Myers Drum Co.
  • Handyman of California, Inc.
P
  • AEF, Inc.
  • Alfred Andersen Construction Company
  • Hewett Packard
  • Palo Alto Times
  • N. Western Ind. Maintenance
  • Stockmar Corp.
  • Electro-Optical
  • Jacobs Constructors, Inc.
  • United States Bedding Co.
  • Jerry's Refrigeration Inc.
  • Petaluma Auto Parts, Papi Inc.
  • Keenes Hardware Inc.
  • York Packaging Company
R
  • NMI Contractors
  • ABC Cab
  • Chevron USA, Inc.
  • Chevron USA, Inc.
  • Kaiser Shipyard #3
  • Richmond Transfer and Storage
S
  • United Airlines
  • Made-Rite Meat Company
  • Union Pacific Railway Co.
  • Agricola Furnace Co.
  • Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp.
  • J Schwartz & Sons, Inc.
  • Mesa Jr. College
  • National Service Industries, Inc.
  • San Francisco Naval Shipyard
  • Southern California Gas Co.
  • ABC Auto Motive Co.
  • American Patrol Service
  • Becktal Power Corp.
  • Columbia Steel Co.
  • McKesson Corporation
  • Pope & Talbat Inc.
  • Robert Dollar Company
  • Sequoia Ventures, Inc.
  • Standard Oil Company
  • United States Steel Corporation
  • Western Men, Inc.
  • North Bay Harvest, Inc.
  • San Jose Mercury News
  • Anchor-Hocking Glass
  • Hadley
  • Todd Shipyards
  • Chevron USA, Inc.
  • Westaff, Inc.
  • Rare Steer
  • SanteFe Railroad
  • Marinship Corp.
  • Monterey Peninsula College
  • Le Pommier
  • Bemis Bag
  • Jeff's Appliances
  • Stockmar International
  • Douglas Aircraft
  • Tudor Construction
  • Signetics
  • United Technologies Corp.
T
  • Taft Furniture Company
  • Refiners Marketing Co.
  • Rankin Air Field
U
  • United Steel
V
  • Winreal Operating
  • Independent Order of Foresters
W
  • Blue Anchor Inc.
  • Wells Insulation Co.
  • Whittier Schools
  • Pipeline, Inc.
  • Glorietta Foods
  • Litton Systems, Inc.
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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:

  1. Document your work history: Note dates, job duties, and specific locations where you worked
  2. Gather medical records: Obtain documentation of your diagnosis and treatment
  3. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced lawyer can identify all potential compensation sources
  4. File claims promptly: Statutes of limitations may limit your time to file

Compensation Options

Workers exposed to asbestos in California 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
Learn about legal options →