Asbestos Exposure
California
Asbestos Exposure California
California Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers Asbestos Exposure in California
California ranks number one in mesothelioma and lung cancer deaths in the United States due to exposure in many workplaces and different types of industries. Power plants, production facilities and military bases along the coast have greatly affected people and employees.
Naval bases, such as Hunters Point near San Francisco, used asbestos materials for shipbuilding and repairs. This puts veterans who worked at these sites (see list below) at greater risk of developing mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Unfortunately, many of the families of workers at these sites also have an increased risk of developing cancer because of the asbestos fibers that were carried home on the body and clothing of those workers.
Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in California
To this date, more than 4,700 mesothelioma and asbestos-related deaths and thousands of lung cancer diagnoses have been reported from California. That number ranks the state of California 1st in the United States for deaths caused by mesothelioma.
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura), although it can also occur in the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum), heart (pericardium), or testicles (tunica vaginalis). It is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals used in various industries for their fire-resistant and insulating properties.
Some of the types of mesothelioma include:
Pleural Mesothelioma: This type affects the lining of the lungs, leading to symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and persistent cough. It is the most common form of mesothelioma and is primarily caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma: This form occurs in the lining of the abdomen, causing abdominal pain, swelling, and digestive issues. It results from ingesting asbestos fibers, which can settle in the abdominal cavity.
Pericardial Mesothelioma: This rare type affects the lining of the heart, leading to symptoms like chest pain and irregular heartbeat. It is caused by asbestos fibers lodging in the pericardium.
Testicular Mesothelioma: This extremely rare form develops in the lining of the testicles, presenting with swelling or lumps. Its exact cause is less understood, but it is linked to asbestos exposure.
The following are common causes of mesothelioma:
Asbestos Exposure: The primary cause of mesothelioma is inhalation or ingestion of asbestos fibers. These fibers can become lodged in the mesothelium (the lining of the organs), causing inflammation and genetic changes that lead to cancer over time.
Occupational Exposure: People working in construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and other industries where asbestos was used are at higher risk.
Secondary Exposure:Family members of workers exposed to asbestos can also be at risk due to fibers brought home on clothing.
Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in California
You do not have to file your claim in the state in which you live.
It’s far more important to contact an attorney with a strong history of experience specifically in asbestos cases, than it is to select one who happens to be in your area of California. The most successful attorneys in your area may have never handled an asbestos case.
SWMW attorneys dedicate the overwhelming majority of their time and effort prosecuting mesothelioma claims, so we know which states and jurisdictions are going to provide the best outcome for your case and can get your case settled faster.
We handle asbestos cases all across the USA, so we know how to file, where to file, and what to do to get you the compensation you deserve. Call (855) 744-2656 to speak with a California mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.
Jobsites in California with Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure
Provided below is a list of cities in the state of California where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in California, there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Search the list of cities by name:
Acres
- Allied Chemical Plant California
Anderson
- Anderson Elementary School
- Champion Building Products
- Kimberly Clark Corp
- Simpson Lee Paper – Shasta Mill
- U S Plywood Corp
- Anderson Plant
- City of Anderson
- Kimberly Clark Paper Plant
- Simpson Paper Company
Arcadia
- Armstrong Container & Supplier
- Kiln Company
- Methodist Hospital of Southern California
- M. Millwork Company
- Los Angeles Turf Club
- Santa Anita Consolidated
Azusa
- Aerojet-General Corporation
- General Brewing Company
- Miller Brewery (Was Lucky Lager–Azusa)
- Universal Oil Products Company
- American Cyanamid Company
- Lucky Lager Brewing Company
- Reichhold Chemicals Inc
- Valley Forge Company
Benecia
- Martinez Refining Company
Beverly Hills
- Beverly Hills Hotel
- Continental Baking Company
- Perpetual Savings & Loan
- Sierra Vista School, Rear
- Beverly Wilshire Building
- Litton Industries
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Warner Bros. Theatre
Bishop
- Avocet Tungsten Inc
- Grinding and Flotation System
- Union Carbide Corporation
- Us Vanadium Corp
- Int. Telephone Company
- Tuxton Mine
- United States Tungsten
Boron
- Borax
- Pacific Coast Borax Company
- United States Borax and Chemicals Corporation
- Edwards Air Force Base
- Rio Tinto
Calistoga
- Bank of America
- Calistoga Electric Light and Power Company
- C N Pickett
- City of Calistoga Water ProjectSterling Winery – Phase 3
Camarillo
- 3M Company
- Minnesota Mining Manufacturing Company
- State Farm Insurance BuildingState Hospital
- Camarillo State Hospital
- Ols Energy Camarillo
Campbell
- Administrative Building
- Hyatt Coffee Shop
- Valley Drywall Company
- Deleco Corporation of California
- IBM
Canoga Park
- Atomics International
- Hughes Aircraft
- Rocketdyne, Inc.
- Canoga Park Elementary School
- Jelco
- North American Rockwell
Castro Valley
- Castro Valley High School
- Eden Hospital
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
- Cathedral At The Crossroads
- Mount Eden Hospital
- Safeway
Coalinga
- Robert S Lytle, Operator
- Standard Oil
- Texaco
- Tidewater Oil Company
- Western States Gasoline Company
- Shell Oil Company
- Superior Oil Company
- Ther Kern Trading and Oil Company
- Wabash Oil Company
Colma
- Bay City Building Materials
- Cypress Lawn Cemetery
- Home At The Peace Cemetery
- Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Colma Team Track
- Cypress Lawn Mem. Park
- Vulcan Forge
Commerce
- Downey Glass
- Henkel Corporation
- Pacific Kraft Company
- Emery Industries, Inc.
- National Screw
- Safeway Stores Incorporated
Crockett
- American Smelting & Refining
- Heircshoff Kiln
- California & Hawaiian Sugar Company
- Plant Asbestos Company
Cucamonga
- Burn Pacific
- Chino Basin M.W.D.
- General Knit
- Master Builders
- Western Diversified Metals
- Itoh Textile Machinery Inc
- Diversified Metals
- Martin-Marietta
- Star Finishing Company
Culver City
- Advanced Installation, Incorporated
- Carnation Company
- Hughes Tool Company
- Standard Enameling Company
- Western Stove
- Avalon Cleaners
- Hughes Aircraft Company
- Mcdonnell Douglas
- Voi-Shaw Manufacturing Companyy
Daggett
- California Electric Power Company
- Texaco Research
- Southern California Edison Company
- Wismer & Becker Contractng Engineers
Danville
- Alpha Beta Market
- East Bay Mud Water Project
- Sycamore Recreation Center
- Westchester Elementary School
- Community Presbyterian Church
- Elliott Development Company
- Viste Grande School
East Los Angeles
- Corrugate Plant
- Naugtuck Chemical
- Pacific Tube Company
- Globe Mills
- O’Keefe & Merritt Stove Company
- Pillsbury Mills Inc
El Monte
- Aluminum Plant
- Clayton Manufacturing
- Graning Enameling Company
- Valley Brass
- Ball Corporation
- Envirogenics
- Gregg Iron Foundry
- Valley Nitrogen Producers Inc
Elk Grove
- B. Hobbs
- Elk Grove Winery
- Union Carbide Corp
- Douglas Oil
- Sierra Valley Pipeline
Elk Hills
- Occidental Oil Company Refinery
Escondido
- Conway School
- Glenview School
- K-Mart 4252
- Palamor Hospital
- Costa Mesa
- K-Mart – Quince & Grant
- Orange Glen High School
Etiwanda
- Ameron Company
- Etiwanda Water Company
- Southern California Edison Company
- Tamco- Ameron Affiliate Company
- Big Three Industries
- Koppers Company
- Tamco
- Tamco Division of Ameron
Fort Bragg
- Baxman Gravel Company
- Georgia Pacific Corporation
- Boise Cascade Corp
- Union Lumber Company
Gilroy
- Continental Telephone Company
- Dan Caputo Company
- Gaylord Container Div
- Nature-Ripe
- Smuckers
- Crown-Zellerbach
- Filice & Berrilli
- Gilroy Meadows Sub-Division
- Safeway
Healdsburg
- Fairchild Camera
- St Johns Convent
- Widmer Vineyards
- Healdsburg Machine Shop
- Union Oil Geysers
Hercules
- E I Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company
- Hercules Powder Company
- Pacific Refining Company
- Valley Nitrogen Producers Inc
- Hercules Incorporated
- Pacific Gas & Electric
- Sequoia Oil Company
Irvine
- Airco Cryogenics
- Bell and Howell Company
- El Toro Marine Corps Air Station
- University of California
- Audio Magnetics
- Brock Glass
- Southern California Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Irwindale
- American Hoist Company
- Miller Brewery
- Reichold Chemical Inc.
- Kaiser Glass Fibers
- O’Kelly Eccles Company
- The Conveyor Company
Jamestown
- App Consolidated Gold Mining Company
- Jamestown Prison
- Twain Harte Plumbing & Heating
- Dutch Mining and Milling Company
- Sonora Prison Farm
Kaiser
- Kaiser Company
- Koppers Company, Inc.
- Kaiser Steel Corporation
- Linde Company
Kettleman Hills
- General Petroleum Corporation
- Superior Oil Company
- Western States Gasoline Company
- Standard Oil Company of California
- Texas Company
Kingsburg
- California Packing Corp
- Golden State Canning Company
- Vie Del Corp
- Del Monte Corp
- Sunmaid Raisin Plant
- Western Grape Products
La Palma
- Atlantic Richfield California
Lafayette
- Acalanes High Schoold
- Lafayette Plumbing Company
- United Presbyterian Church
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Kaiser Residence
- Sequoia Professional Center
- Vallecitos School
Larkspur
- Bank of America – Bon Air & Magnolia
- Henry Hall School
- Lyon’s Restaurant
- Redwood High School
- Safeway – Bon Air Road & Magnolia Avenue
- California State Auto Association
- Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Pacific Bell
- Ross Valley Medical – Bon Air Road
Lathrop
- Best Fertilizers Company
- Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Company
- Pritchard Products
- Sharp Army Depot
- Carbonic Engineering
- Occidental Chemical Company
- Richard Products
Loma Linda
- Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Loma Linda Powerhouse
- Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
- Loma Linda Mercantile Company
- Loma Linda University
- Southern California Edison Company
Lompoc
- American-Marietta Company of California
- Celite Company (Jm)
- Grefco
- Johns-Manville
- Camp Cook
- Great Lakes Carbon Corp
- Howard L. Cooper
- Vandenberg Air Force Base
Lucerne Valley
- Anchor Mineral & Chemical
- Kaiser Cement & Gypsum
- Victorville Lime Rock Company
- K. Williams & Company
- Pfizer, Chas & Company
Lynwood
- Allied Chemical Corporation
- English & Lauer
- Smith Chemical
- Western Gear Works
- Columware Inc
- Jorgenson Steel
- St Francis Hospital
- Whitco Chevrolet
Madera
- Allied Grape Growers
- Georgia Pacific Company
- Madera Electric Light Company
- United Vinters
- Allied Grape Growers
- Georgia Pacific Company
- Madera Electric Light Company
- United Vinters
Mare Island
- Bureau of Yards and Docks
- Navy Department. Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
- United States Navy Yard
- Mare Island Naval Shipyard
- Sonoma (Uss)
McKittrick
- Anchor Refining
Milpitas
- Federal Pacific Electric
- K Mart
- Nitram Company
- Safeway
- Ford Motor Company
- Milpitas High School
- M. Maloney
Mojave
- Ashland Chemical C0
- Cement Plant
- Us Marine Corp
- California Portland Cement Company
- Texas Aluminum Company Inc
Monrovia
- Avery Products
- Dilectron Company
- Interpace
- Maxwell Industries
- Whittaker Corporation
- City Hall
- Gladding Mcbean
- Live Oak Memorial Park Cemetery
- Monrovia Laundry
Morro Bay
- Duke Energy North America
- Dynegy Morro Bay Llc, Unit #4
- Morro Bay Water Department
- Pacific Gas & Electric Company
- Duke Energy Power
- Morro Bay Power Plant
- Omer A. Rhoades
National City
- National City Library
- San Diego Gas and Electric Company
- Union Ice Company
- Paradise Valley Hospital
- Shipyard
- Welling Boiler
Northridge
- California State University
- Los Angeles State College
- San Fernando Valley State College
- Gluck Company
- Riker Labs, Inc.
- Southern Pacific Team Track
Norwalk
- F. Goodrich Company
- Gulf Oil Corporation
- Norwalk State Hospital
- Union Oil
- Gotham Industries
- Metropolitan State Hospital
- Studebaker Hospital
- Wilshire Oil Company, Inc.
Oleum
- Oleum Refinery Whse.
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Oleum Steam Plant
- Union Oil Refinery
Palmdale
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Southern California Edison
- Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Permanente
- Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical
- Kaiser Cement & Gypsum
Pleasant Hill
- Albertson Market
- Christ King Church
- Pleasant Hill High School
- Treasury Store
- Bay Area Rapid Transit Power
- Diablo Valley College
- Pleasant Hill Libraryl
- YMCA
Point Loma
- Cabrillo Center
- Naval Electronic Lab
- Cape Davies
Port Chicago
- Allied Chemical
- Naval Weapons Station
- General Chemical Company
- Port Chicago Chemical Plant
Rancho Bernardo
- National Cash Register
- Western Electric – Muffler
- Rancho Bernadino Inn #1
Red Bluff
- Antelope High School
- Diamond Lumber Mill
- M S & C Lumber Company
- H.R. Company
- Corona Box & Lumber Company
- Diamond National Plant
- Red Bluff High School
Rodeo
- Bechtel (At Union Oil)
- Sequoia Oil Company
- Union Chemical
- Union Oil Refinery
- Wax Loading Line
- Pacific Gas & Electric Company
- Shell Oil
- Union Oil Company
- Unocal Oil Refinery
Roseville
- Beale Air Force Base
- Diamond Oaks Golf Club
- Southern Pacific Company
- Union Pacific Railroad
- City of Roseville
- Pacific Fruit Express Company
- Southern Pacific Railroad
- Woodland Electric Company
Ross
- Kathryn Bransen School
- Ross General Hospital
- Ross Valley Hospital
- Pomeroy Residence
- Ross Grammar School
- Ross Valley Medical Clinic
San Anselmo
- Drake High School
- San Geronimo Valley School
- Sir Francis Drake High School
- Theological Seminary
- San Anselmo Library
- Shopping Center
- Sunnyhills Plant School
- Wells Fargo American Trust
San Carlos
- Harry Lee Plumbing & Heating Company
- Litton Industries
- San Carlos Airport
- Sorcha Boru Ceramics
- Heather Elementary School
- Litton Systems Inc
- San Carlos High School
San Clemente
- Aircraft Alloys
San Lorenzo
- Del Monte Insulation
- Granny Goose Foods
- San Lorenzo Library
- Sewage Treatment Plant
- Galileo Salami
- Mcdonald’S
- San Lorenzo Recreatio Park
- Wells Fargo Bank
San Luis Obispo
- California Polytechnic School
- California State University
- San Luis Gas and Electric Company
- Scott Company of California, Inc.
- California State Polytechnic College
- Producers Transportation Company
- San Luis Obispo
- Urho V. Jarvinen
San Onofre
- San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
- Southern California Edison
Santa Susana
- Atomica International
- Rocketdyne, Inc.
Signal Hill
- Associated Oil
- CS Mcanley
- Pacific Lighting
- Shell Oil
- Union Pacific Oil Company
- Atlantic Oil
- Gilmore Dabney Gasoline Plant
- Richfield Oil
- Signal Oil & Gas Company
Sonoma
- Port Sonoma
- Safeway
- Sonoma Valley High School
- J. Newman
- Rapp Wm A Company
- Sonoma County Airport
- Vella Cheese Company
Sonora
- California Youth Authority
- Pennsylvania Pipe & Construction
- Sierra Pacific
- Standard Lumber Company
- Louisiana Pacific
- Pickering Lumber Mill
- Sonora High School
- Tuolumme County Hospital Addition
Sun Valley
- Valley Generating Station
- Valley Steam Plant
Susanville
- California Conservation Center
- Fruit Growers Supply Company
- Susanville Correctional Facility
- California State Correctional Facility
- Owens Corning
Swanston
- Norcall
- Sutter Memorial Hospital
- University of California
- Prestone School of Ind
- Swanston Team Track
Sylmar
- Hy Temp Metals
Terra Linda
- Holiday Inn
- Nazareth Home
- Pacific Telegraph & Telephone
- Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
- Oak View Apartments
- Terra Linda High School
Tiburon
- Bureau of Fisheries
- Golden Gate Theological Center
- Mineral Technology Center
- R V Kane Residence
- Dock Restaurant
- Marin Convalescent Hospital
- New Baptist Seminary
- Tuburon Lodge
Trona
- American Potash & Chemical Corporation
- Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
- Kerr Mcgee Chemical Company
- Searles Valley Minerals
- American Trona Corp
- I M C Chemical
- Potash and Chemical Company
Truckee
- Burney Lumber Company
- Kings Castle Hotel Casino
- Tahoe Truckee Sanitation
- Douglas Lumber Company
- Tahoe School District Office
Tulare
- Dairyman’s Creamery Cooperative
- Golden State Company Ldt
- O.L. Dairymens
- Smuckers Company
- George Mustin Pipeline Company
- Harold James Inc.
- Los Angeles Creamery
- Tulare County Power Company
Ukiah
- Argonaut Constructors
- General Motors Dealership
- Masonite Corporation
- Mendocino Courthouse
- Boise Cascade Corp
- Lake Sales
- Masonite Plant
- Mendocino State Hospital
Upland
- First Baptist Church
- Standard Oil Company
- Upland College
- Old Ranchers Canning Company
- Upland Citrus Association
Vacaville
- American Home Foods
- California Medical Facility
- Vacaville Water and Light Company
- Basic Vegetable Products
- Fairmont School
Vandenberg
- Vandenberg Air Force Base
Venice
- Holt Industries
- Hyperion Treatment Plant
- Triangle Oil Company
- Hughes Aircraft Corp
- Ladish Pacific Division
- Venice High School
Victorville
- AT&T
- Chas Pfizer & Company
- Interpace
- Victor Valley College
- Cement Plant
- Hook Junior High School
- Southwestern Portland Cement Company
- Victor Valley Hospital
West Berkeley
- Peet Brothers Manufacturing Company
- Stauffer Chemical Company
- Philadelphia Qurtz Company
- Sunlit Fruit Company
Westwood
- Equitable Life Building
- Red River Lumber Company
- University of California
- Gibraltar Savings & Loan
- Tishman Building
- Veteran’s Affairs Hospital
Woodland
- Adams Elevator
- Contadina Tomato Plant
- Matmor Canning Company
- Skyline Mobile Homes
- Spreckels Sugar Company
- Contadina Foods
- Gibson School
- Motion Picture Country House and Hospital
- Spreckela Sugar Company
- Spreckels Sugar Company
Yuba City
- Buttes Pipe & Supply Company, Inc.
- Del Monte Corporation
- California Packing Corp
- Harter Packing
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