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Page Updated: July 05, 2022

Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyer

Rod De Llano Page Written By Rod De Llano, Esquire
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Several hundred Vermonters have died from mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer in recent years.[1] For residents exposed to asbestos who got sick as a result, Vermont mesothelioma lawyers are ready and waiting to help. They guide victims through the legal process of filing a lawsuit and seeking compensation through trust funds and settlements.

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Asbestos Mining in Vermont

The mountainous state of Vermont is rich in natural resources. This includes a variety of minerals, one of which is asbestos. Asbestos is a group of minerals, all comprised of tiny fibers. Some types are more harmful than others.

Asbestos fibers can easily become airborne or get mixed into soil or water, causing people to inhale or ingest them accidentally. Mining is an activity that stirs up asbestos fibers and puts both workers and nearby residents at risk of exposure.

Vermont has seven former asbestos prospects.[2] Although the state had three operating asbestos mines, those mines are now closed.

In addition to those operating mines, there are twelve other known asbestos deposits in the state. Construction in these areas could potentially disturb these natural deposits and contaminate air and soil in the area.

A few of the now-shuttered asbestos mines continue to put people in the state at risk of asbestos exposure. These sites were abandoned, leaving behind a toxic dump that included significant amounts of asbestos.

One of these was the mine at Belvidere Mountain in Eden and Lowell, owned by G-I Holdings. The mine shut down in 1993, later than others in the state. Unfortunately, the owners left the mine in an unusable state, claiming insufficient funds for a cleanup.[3]

As a result, the state of Vermont sued the company. The two parties finally reached an agreement in 2019. The former mine owner agreed to pay the state $850,000 for road improvements. The company is also required to create a trust to fund monitoring of air quality and site security.[3]

Libby Vermiculite in Vermont

Vermont’s asbestos problems have not been limited to material mined in the state. Facilities in Vermont were recipients of vermiculite mined in Libby, Montana, at the W.R. Grace mine.

This mine produced hundreds of thousands of tons of vermiculite, which was primarily used to manufacture insulation. Decades later, it was determined that the vermiculite from that source contained contaminating asbestos.

While this meant thousands of people in Libby were contaminated, people around the country working in or living near the vermiculite processing facilities were also exposed.

Power Plants and Other Industrial Exposure

In Vermont, as in other states, nearly every industrial workplace once used asbestos, putting workers and others at risk of exposure. Vermont has never had a hugely industrial economy, but several facilities in the state have caused workers to be exposed.

Power plants account for much of the exposure because they used asbestos to insulate their facilities. Textile and paper mills also used asbestos in buildings, machinery, equipment, and even safety gear workers. Some workers may have handled asbestos directly during the manufacturing process.

Other Sites in Vermont with Asbestos

Although asbestos exposure has not been as high in Vermont as in other states, many people suffered exposure during asbestos’s heyday. These are just a few known sites with asbestos in the state:

  • Albans Electric Light and Power Company, St. Albans
  • Consolidated Light and Power Company, Montpelier
  • Black Cat Textiles, Bennington
  • Green Mountain Paper, Bellows Falls
  • International Paper Company, Bellows Falls
  • White Mountain Paper Company, Bellows Falls
  • Green Mountain College, Rutland
  • Central Vermont Railways, St. Albans
  • Vermont Marble, Rutland

Vermont’s Asbestos Laws

Vermont’s Department of Health keeps Vermont residents safe from asbestos by administering laws and regulations set by the federal and state governments. For example, the Department oversees the certification of asbestos abatement professionals and inspectors for all projects in the state.

An inspector must be on-site before any project begins that could involve asbestos. Professionals who remove asbestos from old buildings must notify the Department of projects at least ten days in advance.

Statute of Limitations

Victims of asbestos exposure, who develop illnesses like mesothelioma and lung cancer, have a right in Vermont to sue those parties they believe to be negligent; however, there is a statute of limitations in Vermont.

Plaintiffs must file a lawsuit within three years of the diagnosis of a related illness when a diagnosis should reasonably have been made.

This means if you get sick, you have no time to lose in getting a diagnosis and taking legal action. If you lose a loved one to one of these illnesses, you have two years from the time of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Finding and Working with a Vermont Mesothelioma Lawyer

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. This is a serious illness that is difficult to treat. Most people were exposed to asbestos unknowingly or without realizing the risks. Those responsible are now being forced to pay.

Although you can fight for the justice you deserve, having an experienced professional on your side is essential. Let us help you find a Vermont mesothelioma lawyer, so you get the best possible chance of winning your case. While you focus on treatment, your lawyer will be your advocate, taking action on your behalf.

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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 Vermont.
    Retrieved from: http://www.asbestosnation.org/facts/asbestos-deaths/vt/
  2. Van Gosen, B.S. (2006). Reported Historic Asbestos Mines, Historic Asbestos Prospects, and Natural Asbestos Occurrences in the Eastern United States. U.S. Geological Survey.
    Retrieved from: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1189/pdf/Plate.pdf
  3. Gribkoff, E. (2019, July 8). Officials Release Plan for $850,000 Asbestos Mine Settlement. VTDigger.
    Retrieved from: https://vtdigger.org/2019/07/08/officials-release-plan-for-850000-asbestos-mine-settlement/
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