About Asbestos Exposure in Minnesota

Thousands of workers in Minnesota 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

25 cities · 49 sites
A
  • Anoka Hennepin Schools
  • Hormel Foods Corp.
  • Quality Pork
B
  • Bethany Bible College
  • Potlatch Corp.
  • Transport Leasing Contract Inc.
  • Able Mechanical
C
  • Conwed Corporation
D
  • Moland Brothers Trucking
  • Corps of Engineering
  • Gartner Refrigeration& Furnace
  • Northern Pacific RR
  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • United States Steel Corporation
E
  • Eden Prairie Schools
  • Univac
F
  • Forest Lake Schools
  • Onan Company
G
  • Flare Heating & Air Conditioning
H
  • Fiberglass Specialty Co.
  • Merit Industrial & Commercial Insulation Company
I
  • Allbrect Construction
L
  • Fox Construction
M
  • Acrometal
  • American Linen Supply Co.
  • Comfort Heating
  • Excel Energy, Inc.
  • Kurth Malting
  • Phelan Faust Paint Manufacturing
  • Pufahi Foundry, Inc.
  • Soo Line Railroad Co.
  • Standard Construction Co.
  • Wetterau Builders, Inc.
  • Sysco Corporation
N
  • Unique Air
P
  • Home Energy Service
  • Olympic Steel
R
  • 7Up
  • Ace Sign Co.
  • Kragur Corp.
S
  • Torah Academy
  • 3M Corp
  • API Inc. and Subsidiaries
  • Golden Rule, Inc.
  • Lovering Construction Co.
  • Ta Rydeen Construction Co.
  • TA University Ave Lumber Co.
  • Twin City Title and Marble Co.
W
  • Hurley Construction Company
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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 Minnesota 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 →