About Asbestos Exposure in New York

Thousands of workers in New York 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

50 cities · 104 sites
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  • Albany Medical Center
  • Arbor Hill School
  • Bender Lab
  • Port of Albany NY
  • Saw Works Inc.
  • St. Peter's Hospital
  • TRI City Insulators
  • University of Albany
  • Ancram Mill
  • IBM
  • RAO Electrical Equipment Co.
B
  • NY State Electric & Gas
  • Bethlehem Steel Corporation
  • D E H Demolition
  • Brooklyn Naval Shipyard
  • Motor Haulage Co., Inc.
  • American Steamship/Reiss Steamship Co.
  • Andco Inc.
  • Power Plant
  • United States Steel Corporation
C
  • Beechnut Plant
  • Howe's Cave Lime & Cement/Helderberg Cement/Cobleskill Stone Products
  • Lehigh Cement
  • Andco, Inc.
  • Hudson River Pulp & Paper-International Paper
  • Harly Reynolds
D
  • Joe Swick Insulation
E
  • White Rose Food
  • Guild Molders Plastics
F
  • L K Comstock & Co., Inc.
G
  • Finch-Pruyn Paper Mill
  • Maxson Electronics Corp.
  • Ford Motor Company
H
  • Ford Stamping Plant
I
  • Central Islip State Hospital
J
  • Johnson Electrical Corp.
  • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
L
  • Deutch Filters
  • Republic Aviation
M
  • Western Electric
  • West Virginia Pulp & Paper Mill (Westvaco)
  • Superior Packaging, Inc.
  • Decatur Electronic Industries Corp.
N
  • Winfield MFG Co., Inc.
  • Lockhead Millwork
  • Arlen Realty & Development
  • B C Liquidating Corporation
  • Capco Pipe Co., Inc.
  • Charldon Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Chemical Construction, Corp.
  • Columbian Carbon Co.
  • Deans
  • EBASCO Services, Inc.
  • Empire Freight Co., Inc.
  • F.W. Woolworth Co.
  • Foster Wheeler
  • Fraser-Brace Engineering Co., Inc.
  • Globe Industrial Service, Inc.
  • HMW Liquidating Corp.
  • Ironbridge Corp.
  • James Thompson & Co., Inc.
  • Key International Manufacturing
  • Kellogg Company
  • Merritt Chapman & Scott Corp.
  • Metro Roofing & Sheet Metal Works Inc.
  • National Electrotype Co.
  • Olympia Transportation Co., Inc.
  • Paramount Communications, Inc.
  • Penn Industries, Inc.
  • Petroleum Machinery
  • Princely Furs, Inc.
  • Rheem Manufacturing Co.
  • Riegel Textile Corp.
  • RP Farnsworth & Co., Inc.
  • S B I Liquidating Corporation
  • Screen Gems
  • Superior Coaster Corp.
  • Superior Linen Co., Inc.
  • Turner Construction Corp.
  • Universal Atlas Cement Co.
  • Kimberly Clark Mill
O
  • Nine Mile 2 Nuclear Powerhouse
R
  • Eastman Kodak
  • Xerox Corp.
  • Schenectady Chemical
S
  • Roy Shoe Company
  • Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory-GE
  • General Electric
  • Oneida Limited Silverware Co.
  • Industrial Wrecking Co.
  • Turecamo Coastal & Harbor Tow
  • Miner Construction
  • Niagara-Mohawk Power Plant
T
  • International Paper
  • Samaritan's Hospital
  • Behr-Manning Paper (Norton Co.)
V
  • Schenectady Army Depot
W
  • General Electric
  • Chemical Linings, Inc.
  • Stebbins Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Allegheny Ludlum Steel
  • Behr-Manning Paper (Norton Co.)
  • Watervliet Arsenal
  • Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory-GE
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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 New York 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 →