About Asbestos Exposure in Connecticut
Thousands of workers in Connecticut 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 31 documented asbestos exposure sites across 21 cities in Connecticut.
Berlin
- Berlin Steel Construction
Bloomfield
- Kaman Corp.
E. Hartford
- Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Enfield
- Porter and Chester Institute
Farmington
- Otis Elevator Company
Glastonbury
- Kenney Company
Greenwich
- Primerica Corporation
Groton
- General Dynamic Cord
Hartford
- FH McGraw & Co.
- Kessler Construction
- Mount Sanai Hospital
- TFM Corp. of Newington
- United Technology Corp.
Meriden
- Lane Construction Corp.
Mystic
- First H & M Corp.
Newington
- Fenn Manufacturing Co.
Norwalk
- ABB Combustion Engineering
Plainville
- White Oak Corp.
Rocky Hill
- Kelley Marble & Stone
Stamford
- ABB Combustion Engineering
- Champion International Corp.
- Combustion Engineering
- Enviro Source, Inc.
- EW Blsis Co.
- Geneve Capital Group, Inc.
- GTE Sprint Communications Corporation
Stanford
- Lone Star Industries
W Haven
- Thermal Acoustics, Inc.
W. Hartford
- Spencer Turbine Co.
Wethersfield
- DP Dennis Company, Inc.
Windsor
- APCompower, Inc.
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 Connecticut 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