About Asbestos Exposure in Florida

Thousands of workers in Florida 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

46 cities · 134 sites
A
  • Rizzo Waterproofing Corp.
  • Central Maloney Transformer
  • Avon Park Power House
B
  • Bonnie Mine
  • New Wales Mine
  • Phosphate Mine
  • Sandler & Sons Dental Supply Company
C
  • Boyce Company
  • Cape Canaveral Power Plant
  • Crystal River Powerhouse
D
  • Michael Construction Co.
F
  • Bigham Insulation & Supply Co., Inc.
  • Johnston Road Builders
  • Labor Pool of Dade County
  • Norrell Services, Inc.
  • Gardinier Mine
  • Atlantic Fire Sprinkler
  • Calusa Mechanical Contractors
  • Kepple Fire Sprinkler
  • Sprint Telephone Co.
  • Hutchinson Island Nuclear
G
  • Carroll Construction
  • National Roofing & Painting Corp.
H
  • Capeletti Brothers, Inc.
  • Conger Construction Co.
  • Ultimate Building Corp.
  • Stark Construction Co.
J
  • Arlington Salvage and Wrecker
  • Atlantic Dry Dock Corp.
  • Commercial Electric Co.
  • Deverre Fiberglass
  • Gayco Electric Co.
  • Haskell Company
  • IND-MAR Diesel
  • King Edwards Cigar Factory
  • Miller Electric Co.
  • Paxson Electric Company
  • Ryder Truck Lines, Inc.
  • S.S. Jacobs Co.
  • Southern Electric Co.
  • Tompkins Beckwith, Inc.
  • Volcan Steel Corp.
L
  • Lee County Mosquito
  • NCR Corporation
  • General Electric Co.
  • Lakeland General Hospital
  • Lakeland Power House
  • Martin Marietta Technologies
  • Tysinger Welding
  • Earl C. Wooley Electrical
  • Electric Construction Co.
M
  • ABC Awnings
  • ABC Business Form
  • Aero Cast Aircraft & Commercial Casting
  • Aerodex
  • Appco Automotive
  • Dade City Hospital
  • Eastern Airlines
  • Miami Herald Newspaper
  • Miami Masonry, Inc.
  • Palmers Roofing Co.
  • TA Peffer Construction Co.
  • Terrazzo Tile Contractors
  • Wolard Aircraft Equipment Co.
  • Bonnie Mine
  • Mobil Chemical Company Mine
  • Mulberry Phosphates
  • Royster Mine
  • Tech Electric, Inc.
N
  • Phosphate Plant
O
  • City of Ocala Garage
  • Deltona Corp.
  • Oldsmar Power House
  • Conditioned Air of Florida
  • Bill Put Drywall
  • C.L. Nelson Drywall
  • Chadwell Drywall
  • Walt Disney Parks & Resorts US, Inc.
  • Estes Ingram Foels & Gibbs PA
  • Magnolia School
  • Orlando Utilities
  • Sonny's Drywall
P
  • International Paper Company
  • Tommy Armel Building Co.
  • Able Body
  • Action Labor
  • Pate Stevedore Co.
  • Water & Sewage Treatment Plant
  • Asbestos Insulating Co. Inc.
  • W.R. Grace Mine
  • Bay Steel Corp.
S
  • Sanford Powerhouse
  • Alert Fire Sprinkler
  • Premier Insulations, Inc.
  • Reed Mechanical Insulation
  • Agrico Mine
  • St. Augustine High School
  • Delta Terrazzo, Inc.
  • Midwestern Constructors
  • St. Petersburg Power House
  • Weedon Island Powerplant
  • ABC Electric, Inc.
T
  • A A A Aluminum Stamping, Inc.
  • Acetogen Gas of Florida
  • Adamo Insulations, Inc.
  • Aetna Steel
  • American Ship Building Co.
  • Anheuser Busch Brewery
  • Atlantic-Gahagan Dredging
  • Big Bend Powerhouse
  • Blackpoint Powerhouse
  • Continental Towing
  • Florida Tile
  • Ken Robinson of Florida, Inc.
  • Lykes Bros Inc. & Subsidiaries
  • Marine Insulation
  • Miller Electric of Florida
  • Nutri-Sol Chemical Co.
  • Phosphate Mines
  • R J Gould Welding & Erecting
  • St. Philip Coastal Towing Co.
  • Tampa Airport
  • Tampa Armature Works
  • Tampa Electric Co.
  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Tampa Ship Repair & Drydock Co.
  • Tampa Shipyard
  • TECO Gannon
  • The Howard P. Foley Company
  • W.D. Electric
  • Williams Co. of Tampa
  • Tice Powerhouse
  • Indian River Powerhouse
W
  • Caterpillar
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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 Florida 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 →