Here in Minnesota, many thousands of employees of Honeywell International and some of its subsidiaries were exposed to asbestos while on the job. These workers sometimes developed mesothelioma. Those subsidiaries included AlliedSignal, Inc., Bendix Friction Materials...
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Minnesota school buildings are often packed with asbestos
It’s a huge problem. Many school buildings in Minnesota were built before 1970, and that means that they’re full of products that contain asbestos. Floor tiles and linoleum, ceiling tiles, popcorn ceilings, wall plaster, pipe insulation and other forms of insulation...
Minnesota shipyard workers may be at risk for asbestos exposure
People who have worked in the shipbuilding industry, including Navy vets, are thought to be at greater risk for asbestos diseases, including mesothelioma. Here in Minnesota, the Navy began building ships in Savage in 1942. Shipbuilding is a tradition in northern...
What are the most common treatments for mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer, and it is often diagnosed at a late stage. Unfortunately, that often means that removing the cancer by surgical means is no longer possible. Even if surgery is practical, it can be hard go remove all of the cancer from...
Do I have to file a lawsuit to get compensation for mesothelioma?
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-lung cancer, every moment of your time is precious. Even though you may be entitled to compensation from a company that exposed you to the substance, you may be reluctant to spend your time litigating a claim....
Can I make a mesothelioma claim after my loved one has died?
Yes. Even after a loved one has died from mesothelioma or another form of asbestos-related cancer, it may still be possible to bring a claim against the responsible company. Employers and product manufacturers have relied on the use of asbestos, often exposing their...
Why is mesothelioma so common in the Minnesota Arrowhead region?
The short answer is that the Arrowhead is the location of a great deal of taconite mining, and processing taconite can sometimes expose workers to asbestos dust. In 1997, the Minnesota Department of Health did an analysis of cancer rates and trends. Two Arrowhead...
Mesothelioma is not just a “men’s disease”
Many Minnesotans know all too much about the risks of asbestos exposure. After several years of using asbestos across industries, the risk became clear. Particularly when years later, many workers faced diagnoses of mesothelioma, a rare cancer at the time. However,...
What activities cause asbestos to become airborne?
People are exposed to asbestos in several ways. In Minnesota, people have often been exposed through work, because products they worked with contain asbestos or they work in an environment, such as a mine, where asbestos may be discovered. Other times, Minnesotans...
Is asbestos only harmful when inhaled?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring dangerous mineral. While there was a time in the somewhat recent past when the dangers surrounding asbestos were still unknown, it is still a concern for exposed individuals, both past and future. Now that the risks of asbestos...
