Court decisions in our library name these New York 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 New York asbestos exposure sites.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard (New York Naval Shipyard)
Brooklyn. Shipyard. Named in 46 decisions. Our profile of this site.
- Pritt v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2022). Sailor standing watch while electricians worked on the docked ship
- Phelps v. CBS Corporation (2021). Apprentice coppersmith, 1961-1963
- Hammell v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2020). Navy sailor serving in the forward fireroom, April 1962 through September 1964
- Phelps v. CBS Corporation (2020). Apprentice coppersmith, October 1961 to January 1963
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Shipfitter, 1942-1945
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2018). Child of a worker at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1950s-1980s
- Matter of Adesso v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2018). Machinist's mate, 1953-1956
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2017). Visitor and son of a Navy Yard worker, 1942-1961
- In re New York City Asbetos Litigation (2017). Fireman and machinist, 1961-1967
- Hammell v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2015). Boilerman in the Navy, 1962-1964
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2015). Pipe fitter
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2015). Pipefitter, 1950s-1964
- McCROSSIN v. Imo Industries, Inc. (2015). Naval personnelman performing fire-watch, 1975
- Pendolino v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2015). Machinist's helper, November 1941 - October 1942
- Golden v. Alliance Laundry Sys. (2014). Coast Guard seaman, 1946-1947
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2014). Wife laundering husband's work clothes, 1977
- McKim v. AO Smith Water Prod. Co. (2014). Electrician's mate, 1945-1949
- Assenzio v. AO Smith Water Prods. (2013). Plumber
- Barton v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2013). Machinist mate, 1950s until the 1970s
- Feinstein v. Armstrong Intl., Inc. (2013). Assistant Supply Officer, 1944-1945
- Fischer v. Aerco Intl., Inc. (2013). Civilian draftsman, 1950-1954
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2013). Welder, 1940s and 1960s
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2013). Machinist mate, 1950s-1970s
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation v. AW Chesterton Co., Inc. (2013). Truck driver, late 1950s-early 1980s
- Gitto v. AW Chesterton Co., Inc. (2010). Shipfitter, later shipbuilding and hull machinery inspector, 1951-1996
- Crowder V AW Chesterton Co. (2009). Worked in an aircraft carrier's boiler room, 1958-1962
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation v. AC & S., Inc. (2009). Shipwright, 1956-1964
- Barnes v. AO Smith Water Products Co. (2008). Worked on ships, 1937-1942 and 1942-1946
- Berger v. Amchem Prods. (2006). Welder, 1941 to 1944
- Nesbiet v. General Electric Co. (2005). Welder and shipfitter, 1943-1944
- Caruolo v. John Crane, Inc. (2000). Navy fireman, 1944-1950
- In re Asbestos Litigation (1997). Sheet-metal worker, 1955-1966
- Dollas v. WR Grace & Co. (1996). Worked on the USS Constellation
- Jadlowski v. Owens Corning (1995). Various employments, late 1950's-early 1970's
- In re New York Asbestos Litigation (1994). Worker at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1942-45
- In re Brooklyn Navy Yard Asbestos Litigation (1992). Pipe fitter, 1942-1945 or 1946
- Normann v. Johns-Manville Corp. (1991). Coppersmith and mechanical engineer, 1941-1965
- O'brien v. National Gypsum Co. (1991). Apprentice electrician, May 1944-May 1945
- Hoffman v. Allied Corp. (1990). Lathe operator in the ordnance repair shop, World War II, approximately 14 months
- In re Joint E. & S. Dist. New York Asbestos Lit. (1990). Worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1941-1945
- Johnson v. Celotex Corp. (1990). Electrician's helper, 1942-1945
- In re Joint Eastern & Southern Dist. Asbestos Lit. (1989). Worker with asbestos, thirty years ago
- Bauer v. Raymark Industries, Inc. (1988). Sheet-metal worker, 1943-1966
- Celotex Corp. v. Meehan (1988). Pipefitter, 1942-1944
- Meehan v. Celotex Corp. (1985). Worker at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1942-1945
- Rosenberg v. Celotex Corp. (1985). Employee at the shipyard, 1961-1965
World Trade Center
New York. Building. Named in 21 decisions.
- Petro v. Aerco Intl., Inc. (2023). Steamfitter, 1970
- Theophil v. AO Smith Water Prods. CO (2022). Steamfitter, late 1960s
- Theophil v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2022). Steamfitter, 1968
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2020). Supervisor who personally serviced cooling towers, mid-1980s
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2020). Union carpenter, 1970s-1991
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Carpenter, member of New York City Carpenter's Union 608, 1961-1992
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Union carpenter (husband Viktor Licul), 1968-1980
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Helper or "gofer" for a pipefitter/steamfitter, 1970
- Matter of Adesso v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2018). Laundered husband's work clothes, 1958-1992
- American Home Assur. Co. v. Port Auth. of NY & NJ (2017). Steamfitter, early 1970s-1974
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2015). Carpenter
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (2015). Sheet metal worker, 1957-1979
- Hammer v. Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. (2014). Sales and marketing employee touring construction sites, 1970
- McCloskey v. AO Smith Water Prods. (2014). Steamfitter, 1969-1970
- Mtr OF Nyc Asbestos Litig. (2014). Sheet metal worker, early 1970s
- Proctor v. Alcoa, Inc. (2014). Sheet metal worker installing HVAC duct work, 1970
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (2013). Sheet metal worker, 1971-1972
- Adler v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2012). Laborer, 1970-1973
- Perez v. Port Auth. of NY & NJ (2012). Worker for fireproofing contractor, 1970-1972
- In re Joint Eastern & Southern Dist. Asbestos Lit. (1995). Sheet metal worker, 1969-1970
- In re Joint Eastern & Southern Dist. Asbestos Lit. (1993). Sheet metal worker, 1969-1970
Con Edison Ravenswood powerhouse (Ravenswood Power Generating Station)
Queens. Power plant. Named in 9 decisions.
- Esposito v. Abb, Inc. (2021). Worked with valves
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Asbestos installer, 1964-1965
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2017). Worker employed by Keasbey, 1965-1966
- Brown v. Bell & Gossett Co. (2014). Insulator, 1964-1965
- Brown v. Bell & Gossett Co. (2013). Insulator, 1964-1965
- Carroll v. AO Smith Water Prods. (2010). Comptroller visiting powerhouse
- Carroll v. AO Smith Water Prods., Co. (2010). Comptroller, 1986-1992
- Hauser v. AW Chesterton Co. (2010). Draftsman and designer, 1963-1967
- Convery v. AO Smith Water Products, Inc. (2009). Welder's helper, 1962-1966
Con Edison Astoria powerhouse (Astoria Power Generating Station)
Astoria. Power plant. Named in 6 decisions.
- Servedio v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2023). Maintained, repaired, and inspected pipes, 1960s to 1980s
- Esposito v. Abb, Inc. (2021). Worked with valves
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Installing insulation, 1958
- Dorfman v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2014). Laborer, early 1960's
- Brown v. Bell & Gosset Co. (2013). Apprentice mechanic insulating equipment and boilers, 1958
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2007). Employee of erection contractor
General Electric Schenectady Works
Schenectady. Factory or plant. Named in 4 decisions. Our profile of this site.
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2020). Electrician and elevator mechanic, 1975-1978
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Security analyst, 1969-mid-1980s
- Leavitt v. AO Smith Water Prods., Co. (2019). Visitor touring the facility, 1969-early 1980s
- Baiocco v. AC & S., Inc. (2013). Winder, 1950s-1980s
Grand Central Terminal (steam tunnels)
New York. Building. Named in 4 decisions.
- Adler v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2012). Signalman and foreperson, 1972-1980
- Neuer v. American Art Clay Co., Inc. (2012). Maintainer, signalman, foreman, 1972-1989
- Metro-North Commuter R. Co. v. Buckley (1997). Pipefitter, 1985-1988
- Buckley v. Metro-North Commuter RR (1996). Pipe fitter, 1985-1988
Idlewild / John F. Kennedy International Airport
Queens. Other. Named in 4 decisions. Our profile of this site.
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (2021). Pan Am employee, 1970s
- Pogacnik v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2018). Architect, 1972-1973
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2017). Baggage handler, 1963 to 1969
- Chilarski v. AW Chesterton Co. (2012). Aircraft mechanic, 1966-1991
Northport Power Station
Northport. Power plant. Named in 4 decisions.
- Smith v. AC Light. & Elec. Supplies, LLC (2021). Electrician, 1967-1968
- In re New York City Asbestos Litig. (2015). Painter for a paint contractor, 1950s per plaintiff; 1960s per National Grid's evidence
- Brown v. Bell & Gosset Co. (2013). Insulator / apprentice mechanic, 1967
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2007). Employee of erection contractor
Pan Am Building
New York. Building. Named in 4 decisions.
- Stiglitz v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2024). Carpenter
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Carpenter, member of New York City Carpenter's Union 608, 1961-1992
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Journeyman/carpenter, 1962 or 1963-1965
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Journeyman carpenter, 1962 or 1963-1965
Shoreham Nuclear Power Station
Power plant. Named in 4 decisions.
- McLaughlin v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2024). Steamfitter and welder, 1978-1982
- McLaughlin v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2023). Steamfitter and welder, 1978-1982
- Crane v. Crane Co. (2013). Steamfitter, later welder, 1975-1979
- Crane v. AO Smith Water Products Co. (2012). Steamfitter (also insulator and welder), 1975-1986
55 Water Street (office building)
New York. Building. Named in 3 decisions.
- Bernard v. Brookfield Props. Corp. (2011). Consultant, 1985-1988
- Bernard v. Brookfield Prop. Corp. (2010). Consultant for Salomon Brothers, 1985-1988
- Bernard v. Brookfield Prop. Corp. (2010). Consultant, 1985-1988
Bethlehem Steel Lackawanna plant
Lackawanna. Steel mill or foundry. Named in 3 decisions. Our profile of this site.
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2014). Machine helper and operator, 1950s-1980s
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (2014). Wife of a machine helper and operator, 1950s-1980s
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (2011). Worker
Governor's Island
Naval base or military site. Named in 3 decisions.
- Unger v. AW Chesterton Co. (2022). Worked with Watts gate and globe valves, 1973-1974
- Unger v. AW Chesterton Co. (2022). Worked around personnel tearing down, cleaning and rebuilding Watts brand valves, 1973-1974
- Unger v. AW Chesterton Co. (2021)
Otisville Correctional Facility
Otisville. Other. Named in 3 decisions.
- Patterson v. Colon (2022). State prison inmate assigned to tear down a pavilion ceiling, 2020
- Lamberty v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2014). Powerplant worker / power plant helper, late 1970's through the early 1980's
- Barton v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2013)
Roosevelt Hospital (formerly St. Luke's Hospital)
New York. School or hospital. Named in 3 decisions.
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Journeyman carpenter, foreman/supervisor from 1967, 1965-1977
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Journeyman carpenter, later foreman/supervisor, 1965-1977
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Journeyman carpenter and foreman/supervisor, 1965-1977
Todd Shipyards, Brooklyn
Brooklyn. Shipyard. Named in 3 decisions.
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2013). Pipefitter and welder, 1940s-1960s
- Kreppein v. Celotex Corp. (1992). Cleaning ship engine rooms and boiler rooms, 1940-1942
- Seckular v. Celotex (1986). Welder, 1941-1945
Bay Towing
Queens. Other. Named in 2 decisions.
- Burawa v. Acker Drill Co. (2014). Automotive and marine repairman, 1950s-1970
- Barawa v. Acker Drill Co. (2013). Automotive repair worker replacing clutches and brakes, early 1950s onward
Bethlehem Shipyard, Brooklyn
Brooklyn. Shipyard. Named in 2 decisions.
- Barton v. AO Smith Water Prods. Co. (2013). Boiler worker, 1940s
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2013). Boiler worker, 1940s
Bowline Point Generating Station
Haverstraw. Power plant. Named in 2 decisions.
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (2010). Sheet metal worker, Local 38, early 1970s (1971-1972)
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litigation (2007). Employee of erection contractor
Channel Master Corp.
Ellenville. Factory or plant. Named in 2 decisions.
Eastman Kodak Rochester plants (Kodak Park)
Rochester. Factory or plant. Named in 2 decisions. Our profile of this site.
- Matter of Seventh Jud. Dist. Asbestos Litig. (2002). Electrician
- Kulzer v. Pittsburgh-Corning Corp. (1991). Insulator, later lead man and crew foreman (pipe coverer), 1947-1980
Empire State Building
New York. Building. Named in 2 decisions.
- Smith v. AO Smith Water Prods. (2015). Plumber, 1984-1996
- Kelly v. Airco Welders Supply (2013). Mechanic, 1955-1987
Green Haven Correctional Facility
Other. Named in 2 decisions.
- Pack v. Artuz (2004). Inmate, 1991-1998
- Crawford v. Artuz (2001). Asbestos handler (inmate), September-November 1996
Meadowbrook Hospital
School or hospital. Named in 2 decisions.
- In re Joint Eastern & Southern Dist. Asbestos Lit. (1995). Sheet metal worker, 1969-1970
- In re Joint Eastern & Southern Dist. Asbestos Lit. (1993). Sheet metal worker, 1969-1970
Niagara Mohawk Nine Mile Point Generating Station
Lycoming. Power plant. Named in 2 decisions.
- Gay v. AO Smith Corporation (2021). Assistant superintendent, later superintendent, of field quality control, 1977-1981
- Gay v. AO Smith Corporation (2021). Hydrostatic testing at power stations, 1974-1989
Olympic Tower
New York. Building. Named in 2 decisions.
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (2014). Carpenter, 1973-1977
- Konstantin v. 630 Third Ave. Assocs. (2011). Carpenter, mid 1970s
Syracuse University
Syracuse. School or hospital. Named in 2 decisions.
- Margolis v. Amchem Prods., Inc. (2019). Student, 1965-1966
- Root v. Eastern Refractories Co., Inc. (2004). Journeyman insulator for the Asbestos Workers Union, 1962-1964; 1967-1968
1359 Broadway (office building)
New York. Building. Named in 1 decision.
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2020). Superintendent, 1960-1993
160 Water Street (office building)
New York. Building. Named in 1 decision.
- Langhorne v. Aerofin Corp. (2014). Mechanic doing insulating work, 1960s
622 Third Avenue (construction site)
New York. Building. Named in 1 decision.
- Konstantin v. 630 Third Ave. Assocs. (2011). Laborer, 1973-1974
Albany Medical Center psychiatric center
Albany. School or hospital. Named in 1 decision.
- McDonald v. AC &S., Inc. (2012). Sheet metal worker, 1970s
Alcoa Canton plant
Canton. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Plumb v. AC and S., Inc. (2003). Electrician's helper, 1941
Alcoa Reynolds Metal plant, Massena
Massena. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2015). Helper, furnace worker, melter, and truck driver, 1952-1995
Angelina's
Buffalo. Other. Named in 1 decision.
- Tycz v. Asbeka Industries OF New York, Inc. (2012). Caterer
Anna M. Kross Center, Rikers Island
New York. Other. Named in 1 decision.
- Simmons v. City of New York (2017). Inmate, March 2015
Ashland Oil refinery
Tonawanda. Refinery. Named in 1 decision.
- Mtr OF Eighth Jud. Dist. Asbestos Litigation (2007). Worker at the refinery, 1942-1987
Bellevue Hospital
New York. School or hospital. Named in 1 decision.
- Kelly v. Airco Welders Supply (2013). Mechanic, 1955-1987
Borders Plumbing Supply, Port Chester
Port Chester. Building. Named in 1 decision.
- Watts v. A & J Plumbing & Heating Corp. (2018). Purchaser and user of cement bags, 1965 and the 1970's
Cascade Laundry, Brooklyn
Brooklyn. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Langhorne v. Aerofin Corp. (2014). Mechanic doing insulating work, 1960s
Columbia University
New York. School or hospital. Named in 1 decision.
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2019). Chemistry student and graduate student
Con Edison 59th Street powerhouse
New York. Power plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Romero v. AC & S., Inc. (2012). Powerhouse worker who worked on valves and gaskets, 1963-1989
Con Edison Hudson Avenue powerhouse
New York. Power plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. (1997). Mechanic, 1946-1981
Con Edison Indian Point powerhouse
Buchanan. Power plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Smith v. 3M Company (2014). Electrician, 1970-1977
Con Edison Waterside powerhouse
New York. Power plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Bucci v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2018). Production man, auxiliary operator, operating mechanic, water tender, and watch supervisor, 1964-1977
Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, Madison Avenue
New York. Building. Named in 1 decision.
- Margolis v. Amchem Prods., Inc. (2019). Media Planner / Media Supervisor, 1968-1970
Durez chemical plant
North Tonawanda. Chemical plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Viglietta v. Asbestos Corp., Ltd. (2022). Supervisor, summers of 1974 and 1976
East New York Bus Depot
Brooklyn. Other. Named in 1 decision.
- Barbarino v. BASF Catalysts LLC (2022). Helper/maintainer, 1962-1964
East River Powerhouse
Power plant. Named in 1 decision.
- Hauser v. AW Chesterton Co. (2010). Draftsman and designer, 1963-1967
Eastern Correctional Facility
Napanoch. Other. Named in 1 decision.
Eddie Germain's barbershop
Other. Named in 1 decision.
- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (2020). Visitor to husband's barbershop, 1978-1993
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