The USS Corry III (DD-817) was a Navy ship built when asbestos was regularly used in the construction of Navy vessels and all kinds of ships. It was everywhere, from the floor and ceiling tiles to the equipment that powered the ships’ propulsion systems. Thousands of former crew members from ships like the USS Corry developed pleural mesothelioma,
Alfa Laval is a global leader in industrial products for heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. The company’s history includes decades during which asbestos-containing insulation was part of many of its products. The use of this carcinogenic material has led to untold numbers of people developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other deadly diseases. Individuals sickened after handling, installing, or
De Laval Steam Turbine was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1890 and quickly became a major manufacturer of steam turbines. The company’s use of asbestos in its products led to serious health consequences for both its employees and those who were exposed to the products. Many were diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The company’s successor, IMO Industries,
The USS Dennis J. Buckley (DD-808) was a U.S. Navy ship that served with distinction from 1945 to 1983, spanning nearly four decades of service. Built when asbestos was a constant part of shipbuilding, this Gearing-class destroyer contained the toxic material throughout its structure. Today, many of those who served on the ship or who played a role in its
The USS Benner (DD-807/DDR-807) served the American Navy from the final battles of World War II through the Cold War and the Vietnam conflict. Though the destroyer earned multiple battle stars through the years and served crucial diplomatic roles and nuclear testing operations, many Navy veterans and shipyard workers associate the ship with its extensive use of asbestos,
The USS Higbee was a Navy vessel that sailed from the end of World War II through the Vietnam War. The ship won battle stars for her participation in naval operations in the Pacific during World War II and the Korean conflict, had a notable place in history in the Vietnam War, and ended her service as
Throughout its century-long history, Bell & Gossett manufactured numerous products containing asbestos. These products affected both Bell & Gossett employees and countless consumers and workers who installed, maintained, or repaired the company’s equipment. Many victims diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases have pursued legal action against the company, seeking compensation for their pain and suffering. Bell
The USS Chevalier (DD-805) was a U.S. Navy ship whose service extended from the end of World War II through the Vietnam conflict. A Gearing-class destroyer, the ship held asbestos-containing materials throughout its entire structure, resulting in severe health consequences for the sailors and shipyard workers who either served onboard or who repaired, maintained, and renovated her. Many
The USS Herbert J. Thomas (DD-833) had a distinguished three-decade-long career lasting from the end of World War II through the Vietnam conflict, participating in missions across the western Pacific, Mediterranean, and Caribbean. While the vessel was recognized for its performance in both the Korean and Vietnam wars, it’s also among the Navy ships that were heavily
The USS Shelton (DD-790) served the U.S. Navy from its commissioning in 1946 through multiple deployments. She saw combat in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts and participated in shore bombardments and patrol operations across the western Pacific. Like countless other naval vessels of its era, the USS Shelton was built using extensive amounts of asbestos-based materials. This