About Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana
Thousands of workers in Louisiana 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 36 documented asbestos exposure sites across 15 cities in Louisiana.
Alexandria
- 7-Up Bottling Company of Alexandria, Inc.
- J B Wolf, Inc.
Bastrop
- International Paper
Baton Rouge
- Hart Enterprise Electrical Co.
- Stone & Webster Construction
Geismar
- Borden Chemical
Harvey
- Evans Harvey Corp., LLC
- Evans Industries, Inc.
- Gretna Machine & Iron Works, Inc.
- Lafitte Industries Inc. Liquidating
- Oli Field Service & Repair Co.
Kenner
- Gentilly Racing Corporation
Lake Charles
- Conoco Phillips
Marrero
- Celotex
- Johns Manville
Meraux
- Lou-Con, Inc.
Metairie
- Jefferson Parish Public School
- Pan American Home Manufacturing, Inc.
Monroe
- Commercial & Industrial Builders, Inc.
New Orleans
- B & J Brick & Stone Construction Company
- Bechtel Power Corp.
- Brown and Root Company
- Coast Quality Construction Co. & Park Whitney Co.
- Dixie Machine Welding & Metal Works, Inc.
- DuPont
- Industrial Electric, Inc.
- Old Southern Shell Fish Co., Inc.
- Shelby Construction Company
- Steven's Painting Co., Inc.
- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea
- Todd Johnson Dry Docks, Inc.
- WE Roberson Paint Contractor
- Wilson Contracting Co., Inc.
Port Allen
- Mechanical Insulations, Inc.
Slidell
- Coast Quality Construction Corp.
Westwego
- United Steel Workers
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 Louisiana 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