Mesothelioma & Refinery Workers - One man's story

Are you a refinery worker with mesothelioma? Know your rights.

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In recent news about the dangers of asbestos exposure, a widow has filed a lawsuit alleging an oil giant negligently exposed her late husband to asbestos in a refinery and caused his mesothelioma cancer.

An asbestos lawyer filed the personal injury lawsuit on her behalf on Nov. 20.

"During his employment with the oil company refinery, he used and was exposed to toxic materials including asbestos dust and/or fibers," the lawsuit said.

"As a result of such exposure, he developed an asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma, for which he died a painful and terrible death on Feb. 11, 2009."

The lawsuit alleges that the oil conglomerate knew for decades that asbestos-containing products could cause the disease asbestosis and other asbestos-related cancers but still allowed its employees to work with and around the naturally occurring mineral.

The suit alleges that the defendant failed to timely and adequately warn workers of the dangers of asbestos and failed to take the necessary engineering, safety, industrial hygiene and other precautions and provide adequate warning and training to ensure that the deceased was not exposed to the asbestos-containing products.

Sadly, such cases of entirely avoidable exposure to asbestos are quite common. Since 1986, our lawyers have dedicated themselves to helping those with asbestos-related illnesses and their families seek compensation for their illness.

Why Weitz & Luxenberg?

The answer is simple: The lawyers at Weitz & Luxenberg are time-tested victors in the battle against mesothelioma defendants. For over two decades, our firm has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking litigation.

If you would like to move forward with legal action due to an asbestos-related illness, please complete the form on this page for a free legal review. We will be in touch shortly.