DELCO 
Asbestos Exposure

Delco Appliance Corporation, a subsidiary of General Motors, used asbestos in their steam boilers and various other products, putting employees of Delco and GM at risk of developing related illnesses like lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.

At our firm, we understand the unique challenges and legal complexities faced by individuals who have suffered asbestos-related health issues due to their work in the automotive manufacturing industry. 

Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we are ready to stand by your side to protect your rights and hold those responsible accountable.

Delco Workers Exposed to Asbestos Insulation

The Delco Appliance Corporation mainly produced boilers. The company’s primary product, introduced in the 1930s, was the Delco-Heat Harmonized Boiler. This boiler, utilized in many industrial and commercial applications, featured Air Cell asbestos insulation.

Air Cell insulation is a brand name for a type of insulating material and also a generic term. Resembling gray cardboard, air cell insulation was regularly used to wrap steam pipes, HVAC ducts and furnace systems. The material was available in different thicknesses, and sold in sheets.

Prior to the mid-1980s, air cell-type insulation was manufactured with asbestos, and in some cases, affixed to the pipe surfaces with asbestos adhesive.

Air cell insulation is known to become “friable” as it deteriorates, which means it can be crushed and reduced to a powder. Any asbestos insulation that is friable has the potential to spread countless toxic fibers into the air.
Once breathed into the lungs, the fibers may cause scarring and result in serious conditions such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

What Kind of Damages Are Available in an Asbestos Injury Lawsuit?

Delco Lung Cancer Lawsuits

Lawyers say many asbestos-containing product manufacturers like Delco focused on profits without regard to workplace safety standards. Some companies cast aside early damaging medical evidence, and even hid information that might damage their business.

As a result, workers across the country have filed asbestos-related claims against hundreds of American corporations. The number of victims is still growing, and lawyers in Ohio are currently involved in litigation, including the claims against Delco and General Motors.