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Allied Signal, Inc. / Bendix Corporation

Workers Exposed to Asbestos

Allied came to life in 1920, after the merger between five companies involved in the chemical industry and by 1928, the company became one of the most important producers of ammonia worldwide. In 1962, Allied acquired different gas and oil properties by purchasing Union Texas Natural Gas. Another asset acquired by the company was an aerospace and automotive company by the name of Bendix Corporation in 1983. A merger valued at $15 billion happened years later between Allied Signal and Honeywell, a developer and supplier of advanced technology products. Some of Allied Signal’s subsidiaries used asbestos in manufacturing their products. Bendix made use of this toxic mineral when producing their automotive friction parts putting the lives of mechanics everywhere at risk.

If You Worked at Allied Signal, Inc. or Bendix Corporation While They Were Using Asbestos, Your Health May Now Be at Risk

As a manufacturer of automotive friction products, Allied Signal, Inc. was another company which employed asbestos for its remarkable durability throughout the last century. The occupational groups who were at risk of asbestos exposure via handling Allied Signal, Inc. products include oil refinery workers, mechanics, shipyard workers, power plant workers, as well as the very individuals who took part in the manufacturing process. Despite asbestos being formally classified as a human carcinogen by federal agencies such as EPA starting with 1971, the company did not cease using the mineral after it acquired Bendix Corporation – a renowned developer and manufacturer of brake pads – in 1983. It was only in 2003 that Bendix Corporation gave up asbestos use for good. Therefore, if you were employed at either of these companies, we advise you to keep a close eye on your health, as you were inevitably exposed to asbestos on the job.

Have you recently been diagnosed with a disease such as pulmonary fibrosis or lung cancer and worked for Allied Signal, Inc. or Bendix Corporation in the past? If so, we urge you to take legal action as soon as possible, as asbestos cases are complex and have a statute of limitations which varies from state to state. With nearly 30 years of experience in asbestos litigation, our attorneys are here to provide you with high quality assistance and help you recover just compensation for your injury. Since we are aware of how difficult struggling with a disease which was caused by asbestos exposure is, we are bound to make the legal process as bearable as possible, hence it entailing minimal involvement on your part. After providing your lawyer with your employment and medical records, the legal team at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. will promptly begin working on your case. Contact us today and claim the money you deserve!

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Do You Have a Former Allied Signal, Inc. or Bendix Corporation Worker in Your Family? If You Do, You Might Also Be in Danger

Secondary asbestos exposure, which occurs when one is in contact with harmful fibers without being in close proximity to the source of contamination, was unfortunately very common during the last century, as companies were lacking industrial hygiene almost completely. Thus, in addition to the 11 million workers who were being exposed to asbestos on the job daily, numerous of their family members would inhale or ingest carcinogenic fibers on a regular basis as well. Roughly 152,000 claims have been filed against Bendix Corporation between 1981 and 2009 via Honeywell, which had acquired the company in the meantime, as the awful health consequences of asbestos exposure began emerging. According to official sources, their value is estimated to be approximately $566 million.

However, people who developed a disease as a result of occupational asbestos exposure are not the only individuals who can seek financial compensation. If one of your family members was employed at Allied Signal, Inc. or Bendix Corporation during the heyday of asbestos and you now suffer from lung cancer or another disease associated with asbestos exposure, you are also eligible for filing a claim to recover the money you deserve for your injury. A lawyer with vast experience in this area of practice will be glad to provide you with the assistance you need and to carefully handle the majority of complex matters on your behalf. We specialize in asbestos litigation and are confident our law firm will obtain satisfactory results for your case, regardless of how intricate it might prove to be. For additional information, do not hesitate to give us a call and we will thoroughly answer all your questions.