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Page Updated: June 29, 2022

Minnesota Mesothelioma Lawyer

Rod De Llano Page Written By Rod De Llano, Esquire
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Minnesota has some of the highest numbers of deaths from mesothelioma and over 6,300 total asbestos-related deaths between 1999 and 2017.[1] Industrial workplaces, contaminated vermiculite, natural asbestos deposits, mining, and construction materials have all contributed. A Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer is an essential advocate for anyone exposed to asbestos.

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Asbestos in Minnesota

Minnesota has experienced a relatively high death toll from asbestos exposure. The asbestos that has harmed people here has come from a variety of sources, but on-the-job exposure has been most prevalent. The industry most associated with asbestos exposure in the state is mining.

Many other industrial job sites have also exposed workers to asbestos, though, including power plants, oil and petroleum plants and refineries, paper mills, military locations, steel mills, and others.

Minnesota Mining and Asbestos

The mining industry has been important in Minnesota for over 100 years. While there has never been an asbestos-producing mine in the state, this is one type of job that has exposed countless workers.

Minnesota has natural asbestos deposits, which can be a contaminant in other mined substances. Another source of asbestos exposure for miners in Minnesota was working with and around equipment, facilities, and machinery that used asbestos.

Researchers have found that miners in Minnesota have higher incidences of asbestos exposure than the general population.

This is especially true in an area in the northeastern part of the state where iron has been mined for many years and where natural asbestos deposits can also be found. Among the miners who worked in this region, there are 70% more cases of mesothelioma as compared to the rest of the state.[2]

While some have pointed to commercial asbestos in mining equipment and gear as the leading cause for this discrepancy, others are not so sure. When high-quality iron ore in the region was mined to depletion, they began targeting a lower quality ore called taconite.

It was determined later that the waste rock contained asbestos fibers. Miners likely experienced asbestos exposure from working with the ore and its waste products.[2]

One mining company in particular, Reserve Mining, dumped tons of contaminated mine waste into Lake Superior for years. Residents around Duluth, Minnesota, were likely also exposed because of this practice, which continued for twenty-five years.

The effect of having asbestos-contaminated drinking water is being studied now by researchers. The extent of the damage is not yet known.[3]

Libby Vermiculite

Mining within the state of Minnesota is not the only way in which this industry has exposed residents and workers to asbestos. Western Mineral Products processed vermiculite from the infamous mine in Libby, Montana.

This mine, owned by the W.R. Grace Company, produced vermiculite contaminated with asbestos and shipped it all over the country for processing, exposing people in and around Libby and at and near processing facilities in nearly every state.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessed the site of the Western Mineral Products company in 2000 and found that it still contains asbestos. The EPA also found asbestos in many residences in the vicinity.

Not only were workers at the facility exposed to asbestos, but so were residents in the area. W.R. Grace has given the EPA millions of dollars to clean up their old facilities, including this one in Minnesota.

Other Sites in Minnesota with Known Asbestos

In addition to mines and vermiculite processing plants, there are numerous other job sites and buildings in the state that have been found to have contained asbestos and possibly to have contaminated workers and others:

  • Georgia Pacific, Duluth
  • Boise Cascade, International Falls
  • Minnesota Mining Manufacturing Company, St. Paul
  • University of Minnesota, St. Paul and Minneapolis
  • Moorhead Power Plant, Moorhead
  • Riverside Power Plant, Minneapolis
  • S. Steel, Duluth
  • 3M Company, Minneapolis
  • Great Northern Railroad, Minneapolis
  • Duluth Air Force Base, Duluth

Minnesota Asbestos Laws

The Minnesota Department of Health is responsible for the laws in the state that govern the handling of asbestos and the protection of workers and residents.

Workers on asbestos abatement projects must be licensed and trained to work with it safely. These contractors must pay abatement fees and notify the Department of Health before beginning work on any project that involves asbestos.

There are also strict rules regarding how asbestos should be handled and contained when it is disposed of in designated landfills.

Cancer Care in Minnesota

It is important to get the best care and the most advanced treatment for mesothelioma or lung cancer related to asbestos exposure. In Minnesota, residents can rely on one of two medical facilities designated by the National Cancer Institute as comprehensive cancer centers.

These are the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Rochester and the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center in Minneapolis. These facilities have the most experienced oncologists and specialists in the state working on advanced cancer research and treatments.[4]

Statute of Limitations

Many people in the state have suffered and may still suffer in the future because of illnesses related to asbestos exposure. Thankfully for these victims, the state has a relatively lenient statute of limitations on lawsuits relating to asbestos.

If you have become sick from asbestos, you have four years from when you received a diagnosis to file a lawsuit against those you believe to be negligent. If you lose a loved one to an asbestos illness, you have three years from the time of death to file a wrongful death suit.

Finding a Minnesota Mesothelioma Lawyer

To work with a Minnesota mesothelioma lawyer means working with the best and most experienced legal experts in terms of asbestos, illness, and negligence.

If you are sick because of asbestos or you lost someone you love to one of these illnesses, let this experienced type of lawyer guide you through the process of filing a lawsuit. With the right lawyer by your side, you can ensure that you do not miss your opportunity to seek justice.

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Page Written by Rod De Llano, Esquire

Rod De Llano

Rod De Llano was born and raised in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Texas. After working for an international law firm for several years, Rod formed a law firm dedicated to representing persons injured by exposure to asbestos products. For over 20 years, Rod has fought for persons diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. His clients have recovered over $1 billion over the years.

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References
  1. Environmental Working Group Action Fund. (n.d.). Asbestos-Related Deaths in Minnesota.
    Retrieved from: http://www.asbestosnation.org/facts/asbestos-deaths/mn/
  2. Brunner, W.M., Williams, A.N., and Bender, A.P. (2008, October). Investigation of Exposures to Commercial Asbestos in Northeastern Minnesota Iron Miners Who Developed Mesothelioma. Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol. 52(1 Suppl), S116-20.
    Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17988773
  3. Hemphill, S. (2007, April 5). Miners Look for Answers on Taconite Exposure. MPR News.
    Retrieved from: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2007/04/05/mesotheliomastudy
  4. National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Find a Cancer Center.
    Retrieved from: https://www.cancer.gov/research/nci-role/cancer-centers/find
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