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California Mesothelioma Lawyers | Filing a Lawsuit in California

California Mesothelioma Lawyers
Asbestos exposure in California is a serious problem that can lead to the development of mesothelioma and related diseases. A local lawyer can help you get compensation to pay for treatments and hold companies accountable for their negligence.
Some of the most prominent job sites where asbestos exposure occurred are listed below. You can also find information about California laws that specifically deal with mesothelioma and asbestos. We list top law firms that have handled cases for mesothelioma victims as well as sample mesothelioma settlements that have been obtained for California residents. We also provide information about the statute of limitations for filing claims in California.
California Asbestos Laws and Regulations
California heavily regulates the use of asbestos through everything from air quality programs to asbestos removal, as well as litigation related to asbestos injury through exposure.
Asbestos Litigation in California
Historically, most asbestos litigation in California originated in three counties: Alameda, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, asbestos claims in California dropped significantly compared to other areas of the country, but in recent years, California asbestos filings have started to rise again.
Today, the Superior Court of San Francisco County hears a large majority of asbestos cases in California. In order to help manage the large volume of cases, San Francisco County uses a system of electronic filing and case management. The San Francisco courts also group similar cases to help streamline the caseloads moving through the system. The courts also offer preference to plaintiffs who have short life expectancies. Most California asbestos lawsuits result in settlements.
Occupational Asbestos Exposure in California
Given the size of California, the state has implemented two separate sets of safety regulations to protect citizens from naturally occurring asbestos, which is found in at least 45 of the state's 58 counties. These laws, known as Asbestos Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCMs), apply to two different classes of activity:
Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining
Surfacing Applications
This rule applies to the production, sale, or use of "aggregate material" (i.e., gravel, sand, etc.) in areas where asbestos may be found.
Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining
This rule applies to construction and mining-related activities in areas where asbestos occurs naturally.
The California code also includes a chapter on General Industry Safety Orders, which contains rules on asbestos and other carcinogens. These state laws build on federal asbestos laws and regulations provided by OSHA and other agencies to protect employees.
Finally, like other states, California follows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) guidelines to minimize airborne contaminants known to be health hazards. The Air Resources Board (ARB), part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), provides statewide NESHAP oversight, and the state is broken up into 35 local air districts, each of which may have their own guidelines that must be followed when renovating or demolishing a building. Nineteen California counties are not part of an air district, and companies in those counties must work directly with the ARB.
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California Sites Where Mesothelioma Victims Worked
Many residents of California who worked at large commercial or military sites were unknowingly exposed to asbestos. Hundreds of major sites throughout California and the employers who managed them have put unsuspecting workers at risk for exposure to asbestos. Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of numerous people who worked at the following sites in California.
Asbestos Exposure at California Job SitesAlamedaBethlehem Steel CorporationTodd ShipyardEl SegundoLivermoreLawrence Livermore Radiation LabsLos AngelesDepartment of Water & PowerLos Angeles International Airport (L.A.X.)Los Angeles Pacific Railway CompanyNovatoHamilton Field Air Force BaseOaklandMoore Dry DockNaval Air StationRedondo BeachSouthern California EdisonRichmondKaiser ShipyardStandard Oil CompanySan DiegoSan FranciscoAlcoa BuildingCalifornia Gas and Electric CompanyGolden Gate Bridge - Toll StationPacific Gas & Electric CompanySan Francisco Naval ShipyardTreasure Island Naval StationVallejoMare Island Naval ShipyardVandenbergVandenberg Air Force Base
In addition to the list above, asbestos exposure has occurred at many other locations in California as well. If the site where you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos is not on the list above, contact an attorney to see if the job site in question had a history of exposing workers to asbestos.
California Mesothelioma Lawsuits
California residents living in the following towns and cities have filed mesothelioma lawsuits to protect their rights and seek compensation from manufacturers and distributers of asbestos.
29 Palms, CAAlta Loma, CAAltadena, CAAnaheim, CAAntioch, CAApple Valley, CAAromas, CAAtascadero, CAAuburn, CABakersfield, CABenicia, CABuellton, CACarlsbad, CACarson, CACazadero, CACeres, CACerritos, CAChatsworth, CAChico, CAChula Vista, CACitrus Heights, CAClovis, CACoalinga, CAConcord, CACorona, CACoronado, CACosta Mesa, CACovina, CADel Mar, CADiamond Bar, CADiscovery Bay, CADorris, CADuarte, CAEl Cajon, CAEl Cerrito, CAEl Dorado Hills, CAEl Sequndo, CAEl Sobrante, CAElk Grove, CAEscondido, CAFair Oaks, CAFallbrook, CAFontana, CAForesthill, CAFresno, CAGarden Grove, CAGeorgetown, CAGlendale, CAGlendora, CAGrass Valley, CAHayward, CAHayword, CAHemet, CAHesperia, CAHidden Hills, CAHuntington Beach, CAIgo, CAKeyes, CALa Mirada, CALa Puente, CALa Quinta, CALaguna Hills, CALake Forest, CALakeside, CALakewood, CALanders, CALincoln, CALodi, CALos Angeles, CAMadera, CAManhattan Beach, CAMaricopa, CAMcKinleyville, CAMeadow Vista, CAMenifee, CAMerced, CAMilpitas, CAMission Viejo, CAModesto, CAMontara, CAMontebello, CAMoreno Valley, CAMountain View, CAMurieta, CA
Murrieta, CANewark, CANewcastle, CAOak Park, CAOakland, CAOrange, CAOrangeville, CAPalm Desert, CAPalm Spring, CAPalm Springs, CAPasadena, CAPaso Robles, CAPenn Valley, CAPioneer, CAPismo Beach, CAPlacentia, CAPlacerville, CAPlam Desert, CAPleasant Hill, CAPleasanton, CAPomona, CAPoway, CARamona, CARancho Cucamonga, CARancho Mirage, CARancho Palos Verdes, CARedding, CARedwood City, CARescue, CARichvale, CARidgecrest, CARiverside, CARoseville, CASacramento, CASan Bernardino, CASan Carlos, CASan Diego, CASan Dimas, CASan Francisco, CASan Jose, CASan Juan Capistrano, CASan Marcos, CASan Mateo, CASan Pedro, CASan Rafael, CASan Ramon, CASanta Ana, CASanta Barbara, CASanta Clara, CASanta Paula, CASanta Rosa, CASantee, CASebastopol, CASierra Madre, CASimi Valley, CASonoma, CASouth Lake Tahoe, CASouth San Francisco, CAStockton, CAStudio City, CASylmar, CATaft, CATarzana, CATracy, CATrinity Center, CATruckee, CATulare, CAUpland, CAVacaville, CAVallejo, CAVenice, CAVilla Park, CAVisalia, CAVista, CAWalnut Creek, CAWatsonville, CAWestlake Village, CAWestminster, CAWhittier, CAWilmington, CAWilton, CAWoodcrest, CAWoodland Hills, CA
Mesothelioma Settlements Obtained for California Workers
As a reference point, we have provided below a sampling of settlements achieved on behalf of California residents who were exposed to asbestos in the workplace.
California Mesothelioma Settlements
Plumber / Mechanic - 55 years old
Navy / Dry Wall Sprayer - 48 years old
Manager / Teacher - 72 years old
Navy / Nuclear Plant - 62 years old
Maintenance / Construction - 56 years old
Navy / Maintenance - 56 years old
Plantworker - 58 years old
Navy / Plantworker - 68 years old
Household / Technician - 62 years old
Navy / Tilesetter - 49 years old
Pipefitter - 64 years old
Navy / Electrician - 62 years old
Navy / Mechanic - 68 years old
Sheetmetal - 80 years old
Marines / Shipyard - 77 years old
Plantworker Rogers - 47 years old
Plantworker - 57 years old
Navy / Shipyard - 71 years old
Plantworker / Inspector - 64 years old
Navy Worker / Merchant Marine - 88 years old
Electronic Tech - 75 years old
Household Worker - 62 years old
Household / Day Care Provider - 72 years old
Navy / HVAC - 83 years old
Army / Carpenter - 71 years old
Home Renovations / Underwriter - 78 years old
Office Worker - 58 years old
Office Worker - 73 years old
Note: Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact a reputable California lawyer to understand how much compensation you may be eligible to receive.
Top Mesothelioma Law Firms that Practice in California
The law firms listed below have a specific focus in representing mesothelioma victims. They either have filed lawsuits on behalf of California residents or have offices in California. They have the experience and knowledge necessary to work effectively and efficiently on your behalf.
Dean, Omar & Branham, LLP is a law firm dedicated to using the legal profession to make our community safer. When someone is badly hurt because someone else did not act reasonably, we are here to help provide whatever justice the legal system can give the family who has been wronged.
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney and Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 3,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM's experience in asbestos litigation spans four decades.
At Gori Julian and Associates, P.C., we have handled hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits on behalf of people throughout the United States. This experience allows us to choose jurisdiction in which to file your case based on many factors including but not limited to state of residence, jobsites, and previous and current employers.
The lawyers of Kaiser Gornick LLP in San Francisco have extensive experience handling mesothelioma claims. We have obtained substantial compensation for our clients in successful verdicts and settlements.
Since its founding in 1974, Kazan Law has represented thousands of people suffering from asbestos related illnesses, particularly mesothelioma. Our principals are among the most experienced mesothelioma lawyers in the country.
Levin Simes is staffed with expert attorneys with decades of total experience litigating and trying mesothelioma cases.  Our staff of lawyers, investigators, and legal assistants are here to assist you and your family with both the legal aspects of your diagnosis, and the personal and medical.
As one of the nation's leading mesothelioma law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy has a proven track record. Every mesothelioma lawyer at the firm is committed to helping families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filing Deadlines
The length of time an individual has to file a mesothelioma lawsuit varies from state to state. The length of time also will vary depending on whether you are filing a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit. The deadlines for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in the state of California are stated in the table below.
California Statute of Limitations
1 year after mesothelioma diagnosis
1 year after death from mesothelioma
To avoid missing a filing deadline, one must begin to gather evidence and file a claim quickly. The best way to do so is to hire a lawyer who is experienced with asbestos-related claims. Failing to act before the statute of limitations runs out could result in a loss of the right to compensation for you or your family.
Talk with a California Mesothelioma Lawyer Today
Don't lose your rights! If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in California, you may be entitled to compensation. You may have limited time to file a claim. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have a pathology report in hand to support that diagnosis, you are eligible for financial assistance.
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