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Representing Garland Haswell Workers in Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Cases

Workers at the Garland Haswell Reutschler (GHR) Foundry in Dayton, Ohio were likely to have been exposed to asbestos-containing materials at the work site, and may develop asbestos-related illnesses such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Garland-Haswell-Reutschler (GHR) was a division of Dayton Malleable, a large Ohio foundry which produced malleable iron castings for the automobile industry. The GHR Company foundry and Dayton Malleable also produced aluminum castings for auto makers in their respective Ironton and Dayton, Ohio plants.

According to established medical studies, workers in the metals and steel industry are at an increased risk for developing asbestos-related diseases.

Asbestos was used in many applications throughout foundries, and workers regularly inhaled asbestos fibers, leading to serious diseases like asbestosis or mesothelioma. Garland-Haswell-Reutschler workers fall within the “high risk” category for industrial asbestos exposure.

Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury lawyer representing plaintiffs nationwide in a wide variety of toxic tort and mesothelioma claims.

Ohio Foundry Worker Lung Cancer

A recent study in Michigan revealed that many former foundry employees in maintenance and production positions developed asbestosis, most likely from past occupational exposure.

The study concluded that asbestos-related illnesses are “not uncommon” among foundry workers and asbestos exposure should be considered a carcinogen, contributing to an increased risk of lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.

For decades, asbestos was commonly used as insulation in foundries on piping, boilers, fan housings, machines, heaters and coolers, and company-issued protective clothing. Asbestos insulation breaks down over time and the dangerous fibers enter the air, endangering almost any person in an enclosed workplace.

Inhaling asbestos fibers can severely damage the tissue surrounding the lungs. Because of the amount of asbestos material in Ohio foundries, workers are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer and mesothelioma.

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ABOUT THE LYON FIRM

Joseph Lyon has 17 years of experience representing individuals in complex litigation matters. He has represented individuals in every state against many of the largest companies in the world.

The Firm focuses on single-event civil cases and class actions involving corporate neglect & fraud, toxic exposure, product defects & recalls, medical malpractice, and invasion of privacy.

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The Firm offers contingency fees, advancing all costs of the litigation, and accepting the full financial risk, allowing our clients full access to the legal system while reducing the financial stress while they focus on their healthcare and financial needs.

Foundry Asbestos Exposure

For many Dayton Malleable workers at Garland Haswell-Reutschler, operating machinery and heavy equipment could have exposed them to a large amount of toxic material. Several GHR employees worked in high-heat settings, and wore asbestos clothing on a daily basis. Some protective gear like gloves, aprons and facemasks contained asbestos material.

The buildings themselves at Ohio foundries also contained asbestos insulation up until the 1970’s. Dayton foundries were constructed with asbestos in refractory bricks, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and wallboard. Asbestos was most heavily used around the following:

•    Ovens
•    Stoves
•    Furnaces
•    Tanks
•    Boilers
•    Cranes
•    Piping
•    Generators

Garland Haswell Cancer Risk

Statistics published by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that Ohio has one of the highest mesothelioma incidence in the country. Former steel mill and foundry workers are listed as a “high-risk work group,” and several thousand Ohio plant workers have been exposed to asbestos.

Almost anybody working at a foundry could be at risk, though the following common positions for Garland Haswell-Reutschler workers were at higher risk of exposure:

•    Pipefitter & Plumber
•    Machinist
•    Boiler worker
•    Welder
•    Blacksmith
•    Bricklayer
•    Machine inspector
•    Conductor
•    Maintenance Crews

Symptoms of Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer

Symptoms of mesothelioma can vary, and present many years after first asbestos exposure. Symptoms can include the following:

•    Persistent cough
•    Chest Pain
•    Fever
•    Lumps of tissue on chest and abdomen
•    Trouble breathing
•    Trouble swallowing
•    Stomach pain
•    Swelling of the abdomen
•    Weight loss

Compensation for Garland Haswell Victims

Because of widespread occupational exposure to toxic substances like asbestos, many Ohio foundry workers are filing claims against former employers to help compensate for their debilitating, and fatal asbestos-related diseases.

Attorneys representing mesothelioma victims claim that many foundries around the country knew about the hazards of asbestos and failed to warn and protect employees. Ohio foundries, including Dayton Malleable and Garland Haswell Reutschler, failed to maintain a safe environment for their employees, and have a duty to compensate the victims.

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Why are Asbestos cases important?

Many experience asbestos exposure through the workplace. Workplaces may have been filled with toxic materials, and employers may have failed to warn of the serious health risks of the job. Filing a suit helps to raise the awareness of job safety.

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Questions Garland Haswell & Asbestos Exposure

Can I File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?

If you were exposed to asbestos at your workplace, and have developed cancer or a related illness, you are likely to qualify for compensation.

Is it hard to win an asbestos case?

The success rates of settlements regarding asbestos exposure injury are quite high. It may be necessary to prove that occupational exposure is the primary cause of lung cancer or mesothelioma, though this is the job of The Lyon Firm, and we have experience in reaching large mesothelioma settlements.

Why Hire the Lyon Firm

Our Firm will help you find the answers. The Firm has the experience, resources and dedication to take on difficult and emotional cases and help our clients obtain the justice for the wrong they have suffered. 

Experience: Joe Lyon is an experienced  Asbestos Lawyer. The Lyon Firm has 19 years of experience and success representing individuals and plaintiffs in all fifty states, and in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Asbestos lawsuits can be complex and require industry experts to determine the root cause of an accident or injury. Mr. Lyon has worked with experts nationwide to assist individuals understand why an injury occurred and what can be done to improve their lives in the future. Some cases may go to a jury trial, though many others can be settled out of court.

Resources/Dedication: The Lyon Firm is dedicated to building the strongest cases possible for clients and their critical interests.

Results: Mr. Lyon has obtained numerous seven and six figure asbestos settlements.

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The Statute of Limitations for Asbestos

Asbestos was found in steel mills all over the US. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), several occupations can expose workers to asbestos, with those jobs primarily involving manufacturing. Thousands of American workers are still exposed to asbestos each year. 

Mesothelioma is a serious illness that has been linked to asbestos exposure in medical literature. It is estimated that there will be thousands of new cases due to the latency period of 20-50 years after being first exposed to asbestos.

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