Iowa Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, and stomach. The disease is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, which were commonly used in building materials, auto parts, and other products. Unfortunately, the symptoms of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases typically do not present themselves until several years after the exposure occurred. In many cases, by the time mesothelioma is diagnosed, the chances of the patient undergoing successful treatment are low. Sadly, thousands of U.S workers have lost decades of their lives to mesothelioma. This has resulted in billions of dollars in economic losses due to medical bills and lost wages for victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lost their life to the disease, you may be entitled to damages.

Iowa's Industries and Mesothelioma Rates

Although most people think of Iowa as a farming state, a significant portion of the state's economy relies on its manufacturing sector, which produces heavy machinery, electrical equipment, and chemical products. In the past, these industries have been associated with high rates of mesothelioma among workers.

Potential Asbestos Exposure Worksites in Iowa

Worksites across the country have been involved in asbestos litigation of some kind; the following job sites in Iowa have been associated with asbestos exposure.

Ames

• Ames Powerhouse
• Iowa State University

Cedar Rapids

• Iowa Light & Power
• Prairie Creek Powerhouse

Clinton

• Beaver Channel Powerhouse
• Chemplex Plant
• Clinton Corn Plant
• Hawkeye Chemical Plant
• Interstate Power Plant

Davenport

• Kohrs Packing Co.
• Oscar Meyer Manufacturing Plant

Des Moines

• Firestone Tire & Rubber Plant
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber
• Iowa Power Plant
• Northwestern Bell

Iowa City

• Proctor & Gamble Chemical Plant
• University Of Iowa
• University Of Iowa Steam Tunnels
• Veterans' Administration Hospital

Muscatine

• Louisa Powerhouse
• Monsanto Chemical Plant

Sioux City

• Iowa Public Service
• Sioux City Brick & Tile Company

Waterloo

• Iowa Public Service
• John Deere Powerhouse
• John Deere Tractor Plant

Malignant Mesothelioma Deaths in Iowa

According to the Center for Disease Control's National Center for Health Statistics, 21 people in Iowa died of malignant mesothelioma in 1999. The NCHS estimates that each of these victims lost 12.3 years of their lives to the disease.

Contact an Attorney

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with or died from mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact an attorney for legal assistance.