Worksites Named in California Asbestos Court Decisions

Court decisions in our library name these California workplaces as places where people were exposed to asbestos, most decisions first. Each decision is listed with the work and years the court described. For the state's exposure sites and asbestos trust records, see California asbestos exposure sites.

Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (San Francisco Naval Shipyard)

San Francisco. Shipyard. Named in 18 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Gorton v. Warren Pumps, LLC (2023). Electrician mate standing fire watch during overhaul, 1961
• Gorton v. Eaton Corporation (2022). Electrician mate, 1961
• In re Asbestos (2021). Marine machinist, 1962-1973
• Estes v. Eaton Corporation (2020). Electrician, 1966-1973
• Harris v. CBS Corporation (2019). Sheet metal worker/pipefitter, 1966 and 1968-1973
• In re Toy Asbestos Litigation (2019). Marine machinist, 1962-1974
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Marine machinist
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Marine machinist
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Marine machinist, 1965-1968
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Marine machinist
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Marine machinist
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Marine machinist
• Hilt v. Foster Wheeler LLC (2018). Laborer and machinist, 1965-1972
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2018). Marine machinist, mechanical instrument mechanic, 1957-1972
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2018). 1957-1972
• Varney v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2018). Marine machinist, mechanical instrument mechanic, 1957-1972
• Nelson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2014). Machinist's mate fireman, 1961
• Collins v. Plant Insulation Company (2010). Welder, 1960 to 1973

Mare Island Naval Shipyard

Vallejo. Shipyard. Named in 13 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Speck v. CBS Corporation (2024). Civilian electrician, 1960s-1980s
• Petrie v. Novelis Corporation (2021). Pipefitter on naval ships
• Estes v. Eaton Corporation (2020). Electrician, about a year, until 1974
• Viale v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (2020). Worked with Benjamin Upton at Mare Island; a boiler was demolished in his presence
• Viale v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (2020)
• Harris v. CBS Corporation (2019). Shipfitter/pipefitter/pipefitter foreman, 1973-1995
• In re Toy Asbestos Litigation (2019). Marine machinist, 1962-1974
• Viale v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (2019). Worked on boilers and pumps for Ziebarth Alger, 1978-1979
• Keeney v. AW Chesterton Company (2013). Ship safety superintendent, 1976-1979
• Collins v. Plant Insulation Company (2010). Structural welder and pipe welder, 1976 through 1994
• Hackett v. John Crane, Inc. (2002). Pipefitter working on nuclear submarines and surface craft, 1971-1977
• Rutherford v. Owens-Illinois, Inc. (1997). Sheet metal worker, later engineering technician working with ventilation, 1940 onward; early 1950s
• Uram v. Abex Corp. (1990). Machinist, 1940-1959

Long Beach Naval Shipyard

Long Beach. Shipyard. Named in 10 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Hickson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2022). Pipefitter
• Corley v. Long-Lewis, Inc. (2010). Boiler room technician and ship-wide maintenance worker, 1949 or 1950
• Clemmer v. Thorpe Insulation Company (2009). Fireman apprentice; first class machinist mate in charge of the engine room, 1953-1960
• Oxford v. Foster Wheeler LLC (2009). Worked at various shipyards, 1963-1967
• Wangen v. Gardner Denver, Inc. (2009). Navy sailor during ship maintenance and repair port visits, 1951-1952
• Whitlock v. Foster Wheeler, LLC (2008). Boiler technician, 1967
• Cadlo v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation (2007). Machinist mate, 1965-1968
• Sparks v. Owens-Illinois, Inc. (1995). Sheet metal worker, 1966-1974
• Perrin v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. (1994). Boiler-tender/fireman, 1959-1960
• Fusco v. Johns-Manville Products Corp. (1981). Pipe-coverer, 1957-1970

Treasure Island Naval Station

Naval base or military site. Named in 7 decisions.

• In re Asbestos (2021). Machinist, 1974-1980
• In re Asbestos (2021). Machinist, 1974-1980
• In re Asbestos (2021). Civilian machinist, 1974-1980
• In re Asbestos (2021). Removed and replaced steam traps inside buildings
• In re Toy Asbestos (2021). Worked on steam traps (removed and replaced), 1974-1980
• In re Toy Asbestos Litigation (2019). Maintenance machinist, 1974-1980
• Toy v. Honeywell International Inc. (2019). Maintenance machinist, 1974-1980

Chevron Richmond refinery (Standard Oil of California)

Richmond. Refinery. Named in 5 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Nolen v. Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. (2012). Sales engineer/sales representative for water treatment chemicals, 1976-1979
• Collins v. Plant Insulation Company (2010). Boilermaker welder, 1973 through 1976
• Lineaweaver v. Plant Insulation Co. (1995). Laborer and journeyman boilermaker/welder, 1950-1984
• Smith v. ACandS, Inc. (1994). Pipe fitter, 1947 through the late 1960's
• Williamson v. Plant Insulation Co. (1994). Laborer, helper, boilermaker welder, head mechanic and field construction supervisor, 1947-1977

Exxon Benicia refinery (Humble Oil)

Benicia. Refinery. Named in 3 decisions.

• Viale v. Foster Wheeler, LLC (2021). Worker for independent contractors
• Viale v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (2020). Worked for a contractor at the refinery (offplot area), July 1968
• Barr v. ACandS, Inc. (1997). 1964-1973

Triple A Machine Shop

San Francisco. Shipyard. Named in 3 decisions.

• Harris v. Thomas Dee Engineering Co., Inc. (2021). Hull maintenance technician, 1973
• Harris v. Thomas Dee Engineering Co., Inc. (2021). Hull maintenance technician, 1973
• Harris v. Triple A Machine Shop, Inc. (2019). Hull maintenance technician, 1973

Union Oil Los Angeles refinery (Unocal)

Wilmington. Refinery. Named in 3 decisions.

• Kinsman v. Unocal Corporation (2007). Carpenter (scaffolding), 1950s
• Kinsman v. Unocal Corporation (2005). Carpenter (scaffolding), 1950's
• Kinsman v. Unocal Corp. (2003). Carpenter (scaffolding), 1950's

California Correctional Center

Susanville. Other. Named in 2 decisions.

• Person v. Perry (2021). State prison inmate
• Adcock v. Peery (2020). State prisoner housed in dormitories

CertainTeed Santa Clara asbestos-cement pipe plant

Santa Clara. Factory or plant. Named in 2 decisions.

• Trapp v. CertainTEED Corporation (2018). Lived and worked four to seven miles from the plant, 1963-1997
• Gutierrez v. Cassiar Mining Corp. (1998). Worker at cement manufacturing plant, 1970-1975

Chevron El Segundo refinery (Standard Oil of California)

El Segundo. Refinery. Named in 2 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Saller v. Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. (2017). Refinery worker with a number of different jobs, 1959-1967
• Saller v. Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. (2010). Barrel reconditioning, filling plant worker and warehouse forklift operator, 1959-1967

Combustion Power Company (Unit 400 pilot plant)

Menlo Park. Factory or plant. Named in 2 decisions.

• Paroni EX rel. Estate OF Paroni v. General Electric UK Holdings Ltd. (2021). Welder, 1970-1972
• Paroni EX rel. Estate OF Paroni v. Alstom SA (2020). Welder, 1970-1972

Fluor complex

Irvine. Other. Named in 2 decisions.

• Collantes v. Elementis Chemicals, Inc. (2020). Janitor, 1992-1995
• Hernandezcueva v. EF Brady Company, Inc. (2015). Janitor, 1992 or 1993 to 1995

Mobil Torrance refinery (General Petroleum)

Torrance. Refinery. Named in 2 decisions.

• Rollin v. Foster Wheeler, LLC (2012). Stillsman in the FCC unit, 1970-1997
• Webster v. Exxonmobil Oil Corp. (2011). Industrial painter, 1975-1977

Naval Air Station North Island (incl. Naval Air Rework Facility)

San Diego. Naval base or military site. Named in 2 decisions.

• Kent v. Warren Pumps, LLC (2014). Maintenance machinist, 1961 to 1987, except 1966 to 1970
• Whitlock v. Foster Wheeler, LLC (2008). Boiler technician, June-November 1966

PG&E Antioch power plant

Antioch. Power plant. Named in 2 decisions.

• Short v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc. (2009). Operator, 1964-1966
• Smith v. ACandS, Inc. (1994). Pipe fitter, early 1950's and early 1960's

Santa Fe Railroad Barstow yard and diesel shops

Barstow. Railroad shop or yard. Named in 2 decisions.

• Quiroz v. BNSF Railway Company (2015). Switchman, brakeman and conductor, 1966-2004
• Haver v. BNSF Railway Company (2010). Hostler (husband Mike Haver), 1972-1974

Todd Shipyards (Los Angeles Shipbuilding & Drydock)

San Pedro. Shipyard. Named in 2 decisions.

• Schildknegt v. Air and Liquid Systems Corp. (2019). Pipefitter and welder, 1960s
• Ballenger v. Agco Corporation (2007). Naval officer

AAMC water heater manufacturing facility

Santa Monica. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Sandoval v. American Appliance Manufacturing Corp. (2017). Worker in paint department of water heater manufacturing facility (her husband Rodolfo), 1977-1989

Alcoa Building

San Francisco. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Casey v. Perini Corporation (2012). Apprentice plumber, 1963-1964

American Pipe and Construction Co. / Amercoat plant

Brea. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Ashdown v. Ameron International Corp. (2000). Pipe inspector, 1964-1966

Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Van Nuys

Van Nuys. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Benavidez v. Fluor Corp. (2021). Sheet metal worker, 1970s (possibly also 1980s)

Automation Progress (machine shop)

Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Goede v. Aerojet General Corporation (2004). Daughter of a machinist (father Robert Foster), early 1960s

Bekins main warehouse

Stockton. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Johnson v. ArvinMeritor, Inc. (2017). Visitor to his father's workplace who sometimes helped with brake and clutch work, 1972-1982

Benicia Pump Repair

Benicia. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• In re New York City Asbetos Litigation (2017). Machinist, 1950s-1980s

Bethlehem Steel San Francisco shipyard

San Francisco. Shipyard. Named in 1 decision.

• Kaminski v. Western MacArthur Co. (1985). Shipfitter's helper, 1942

California Maritime (Merchant) Academy

Vallejo. School or hospital. Named in 1 decision.

• Payne v. Abb, Inc. (2022). 1970s

California Pacific Medical Center (Presbyterian Hospital)

San Francisco. School or hospital. Named in 1 decision.

• McGonnell v. Kaiser Gypsum Co., Inc. (2002). Plumber/engineer/assistant chief engineer, 1975-1999

Camp Pendleton

Naval base or military site. Named in 1 decision.

• Fisher v. Beazer East, Inc. (2013). Marine Corps boiler work, 1953-1955

Century Plaza Hotel

Los Angeles. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2016). Butcher and banquet chef, 1980-1999

Chinese Hospital

San Francisco. School or hospital. Named in 1 decision.

• Lyons v. Chinese Hospital Association (2006). Building contractor remodeling hospital floor, 1998-1999

Civic Auditorium

San Francisco. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Casey v. Perini Corporation (2012). Plumber and pipefitter, 1962-1963

Coalinga Operating Unit superfund site

Coalinga. Mine or mill. Named in 1 decision.

• Marquez v. Pac Operating Limited Partnership (2016). Child resident of Coalinga, 1962-1972

Contra Costa Powerhouse

Antioch. Power plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Whitmire v. Ingersoll-Rand Company (2010). Electrician, 1961-1966 and 1969-1985

Crocker Plaza Building

San Francisco. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Casey v. Dynalectric Company (2015). Plumber, 1968-1969

Dexter Midland Chemical Company Hayward facility

Hayward. Chemical plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Booker v. Imerys Talc America, Inc. (2020). Mixer and tinter mixing paint and talc, 1970-1992

Douglas Aircraft (McDonnell Douglas)

Long Beach. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Dietrich v. Boeing Company (2021). Aircraft mechanic

Edwards Air Force Base

Naval base or military site. Named in 1 decision.

• Hamrick v. A & I Company (2009). Work on military aircraft, 1957 to 1961

Fibreboard Emeryville plant and power plant

Emeryville. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Kellogg v. Asbestos Corp. Ltd. (1996). Fibreboard employee, 1930-1962

General Foundry Service

Steel mill or foundry. Named in 1 decision.

• General Foundry Service v. Workers'comp. Appeals BD. (1986). Molder, 1952-1981

General Motors Van Nuys assembly plant

Van Nuys. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Soto v. BorgWarner Morse Tec Inc. (2015). Painter and painting supervisor, then security guard, 1959-1988

Goodyear Tire & Rubber plant

Los Angeles. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Ganoe v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation (2014). Utility man, 1968-1979

Gulf Oil refinery

Santa Fe Springs. Refinery. Named in 1 decision.

• Schildknegt v. Air and Liquid Systems Corp. (2019). Pipefitter, 1966 or 1967 to approximately 1972

Huntington Library

San Marino. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Ochoa v. Spx Cooling Technologies, Inc. (2023). HVAC technician and pipefitter

Hyatt Regency Hotel

San Francisco. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Casey v. Perini Corporation (2012). Plumber and pipefitter

Johns-Manville asbestos mine and mill

Coalinga. Mine or mill. Named in 1 decision.

• Marquez v. Pac Operating Limited Partnership (2016). Child resident of Coalinga, 1959-1972

Johns-Manville pipe plant, Long Beach

Long Beach. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Baeza v. Special Electric Company, Inc. (2016). Child of plant worker (father Ruben Baeza), 1970-1981

Johns-Manville Pittsburg plant

Pittsburg. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Johns-Manville Products Corp. v. Superior Court (1980). Employee at asbestos manufacturing plant, 1946-1975

Kaiser Richmond shipyards (Permanente Metals)

Richmond. Shipyard. Named in 1 decision.

• Smith v. ACandS, Inc. (1994). Pipe fitter, 1940's

Kmart store

Riverside. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Flores v. Kmart Corporation (2012). Construction work / subcontractor, 1989-1990