If You Were Employed at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Before 1986, You Are Now at Risk for Lung Disease

While the company is renowned for introducing numerous innovative products such as waterproof sandpaper and videotape to the world, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing has also greatly endangered the health of their workers for the better part of the last century. By employing asbestos, a highly carcinogenic mineral which occurs naturally in the earth, company executives completely disregarded the lives of the people who took part in the manufacturing process. As a consequence, plenty of former Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing workers have subsequently come to suffer from harrowing diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. It was not until 1986 that the company was forced to stop using asbestos. Besides the individuals who participated in the manufacturing process, the following occupational groups might have been exposed to Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing products as well: engineers, HVAC workers, mechanics, shipyard workers, boilermakers, construction workers.

Anyone whose health was affected by occupational asbestos exposure is eligible for compensation. Over 2,000 asbestos claims have been filed against Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing by injured workers hitherto. If you held down a job at this company before they ceased asbestos use and were diagnosed with a disease associated with asbestos exposure, we strongly encourage you to take legal action as soon as possible. Similarly to other personal injury cases, asbestos cases have a statute of limitations which may prevent you from benefiting from the money you deserve. A lawyer specialized in asbestos litigation will help you tremendously if you are a victim of workplace asbestos exposure, as they have the necessary resources and skills to recover the maximum compensation you are entitled to from the liable party. Our attorneys have been providing legal assistance and representation to asbestos victims since 1990 and will gladly lend you a helping hand. For additional information, please feel free to contact us and we will thoroughly answer all your questions.