Bondex International

Bondex International employees exposed to asbestos

During the last century, Bondex International made use of asbestos in large amounts, as the mineral has numerous convenient properties, such as excellent resistance to fire, electricity and a wide range of chemicals. Furthermore, it was also very cheap at the time. At the moment, Bondex International, a manufacturer of patch and repair products, is headquartered in Medina County, Ohio, and owns 40 different companies. Despite their current renown, the business has a grim history, it – as well as 200 other companies in the U.S. – did not cease employing asbestos when executives found out about the terrible health consequences exposure could have. The occupations at the highest risk of developing a serious disease as a result of exposure to the asbestos products of this company are:

• factory workers
• construction workers
• roofers

Accordingly, Bondex International had been manufacturing products such as Dramex Texture Paint, Bondex All-Purpose Joint Cement, and Bondex Alumanation Aluminum Roof Coating for several decades, endangering the wellbeing of thousands of workers. Besides those who partook in production per se, masons, drywall tapers, as well as construction workers were also in contact with carcinogenic asbestos fibers. Due to the large number of personal injury lawsuits filed against it, the company sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2010 and is expected to set up a trust fund in the near future.

Secondary asbestos exposure, a major risk for the families of Bondex International workers

Gaining popularity as a raw material shortly after the Industrial Revolution, asbestos came to be known as “the miracle mineral” by the middle of the last century. Indeed, not only has it numerous convenient and exploitable properties such as excellent resistance to fire and remarkable durability, but it is also accessible and relatively cheap. Notwithstanding the countless advantages asbestos use has, there is one downside which, undoubtedly, outweighs all these benefits – asbestos is highly carcinogenic to humans. Between 1940 and 1978, over 11 million people were exposed to it, as well as plenty of their family members. While occupational exposure is currently seen as entailing the greatest health danger, secondary exposure is not free of risk either, a fact which is also supported by statistics. According to estimates, 10% of the individuals who suffer from a disease caused by asbestos inhalation or ingestion fell ill as a result of secondary exposure.

Nowadays, victims of secondary asbestos exposure are eligible for compensation. If you fear to spend countless hours attempting to claim the money you deserve for your injury, you are not alone. The majority of asbestos victims are reluctant to seek the financial compensation they are entitled to for the same reason. However, with the help of a lawyer whose primary area of practice is asbestos litigation, you will not have to worry about such matters, as they will efficiently take care of the most complex and time-consuming aspects of your case. Their resourceful legal team will attend to the necessary paperwork, whereas our skillful experts will conduct extensive research to discover additional evidence for your case. For quality legal assistance and representation, please contact our law firm today and we will strive to achieve the most satisfactory results for you.

Legal assistance for victims of asbestos exposure

Have you been working at Bondex International while they were using asbestos and are now struggling with a disease like asbestosis or lung cancer? If so, we strongly advise you to contact our lawyers, who specialize in asbestos litigation. Since 1990, they have recovered over $1.4 billion for individuals whose health was compromised by occupational asbestos exposure and are bound to do the same for you. Regardless of how complex you believe your situation is, our highly experienced attorneys will dedicate their endeavors to obtaining the optimal results for your case. All you need to do is schedule a consultation and bring your employment and medical records, after which we will gladly take over. Whether you decided to sue or would just like to ask us a few questions, please feel free to give Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. a call and we will do our best to assist you.