Worksites Named in Washington Asbestos Court Decisions

Court decisions in our library name these Washington 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 Washington asbestos exposure sites.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Bremerton Navy Yard)

Bremerton. Shipyard. Named in 58 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Perkins v. United States (2024). Wife of Navy Machinist Mate who laundered his clothes, 1968-1974
• Perkins v. United States (2024). Wife of enlisted Navy Machinist Mate; laundered his work clothes, 1968-1974
• Perkins v. United States (2024). Wife of a Navy machinist mate; laundered his clothes, 1968-1974
• Perkins v. United States (2024). Navy Machinist Mate's wife (laundered husband's work clothes), 1968-1974
• Perkins v. United States (2024). Wife who laundered her husband's work clothes; husband was a Navy Machinist's Mate, March 1970-August 1972
• Deem v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2023). Marine machinist, 1974-1981
• Perkins v. United States (2023). Wife of Navy Machinist Mate; did his laundry, 1968-1974
• Deem v. William Powell Co. (2022). Outside marine machinist, 1974-1981
• Roemmich v. 3M Company (2022). Insulator, 1968-early 1980s
• Deem v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2020). Marine machinist, 1974-1981
• Deem v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Apprentice and journeyman outside machinist, 1974-1981
• Deem v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Apprentice and journeyman outside machinist, 1974-1979
• Deem v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Apprentice and journeyman outside machinist, 1974-1979
• Deem v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Apprentice and journeyman outside machinist, 1974-1979
• Jack v. Dco, LLC (2019). Machinist and nuclear inspector, 1967 to 1980
• 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
• 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, 1957-1962, 1968-1972
• Yaw v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Apprentice, shipfitter, structural planner and estimator, 1964-2001
• Hake v. Allied Fluid Products Corp. (2018). Navy service (gunner's mate technician apprentice, later nuclear weapons specialist)
• Jack v. Borg-Warner Morse Tec LLC (2018). Machinist and piping inspector, 1967-1973
• Jack v. Borg-Warner Morse Tec, LLC (2018). Machinist and piping inspector, 1967-1973
• Mikelsen v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2018). Machinist, approximately 1942 to 1980
• Rublee v. Carrier Corp. (2018). Machinist, 1966-1980
• 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
• Rublee v. Carrier Corporation (2017). Machinist, 1965-1980
• Botts v. US (2016). Made deliveries to the shipyard, 1970-1976
• Rublee v. Carrier Corp. (2016). Machinist, 1965 to 1980
• Sprague v. Pfizer, Inc. (2015). 1968-1974
• Farrow v. Alfa Laval, Inc. (2014). Pipefitter; design shop, 1953-1974
• McMann v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (2014). U.S. Navy machinist repairman, 1969-1979
• Willis v. Buffalo Pumps Inc. (2014). Navy serviceman assigned to the USS Ranger, 1966-1968
• Botts v. US (2013). Truck driver making deliveries, 1965-1980
• Cundiff v. Lone Star Industries, Inc. (2012). Navy sailor working in engine rooms on pumps and valves, 1964-1965
• Stevens v. CBS Corporation (2012). Boilermaker, 1974-1988
• Stevens v. CBS Corporation (2012). Similar boiler work, 1974-1988
• Abbay v. Aurora Pump Company (2011). Ship rigger, 1967-1993
• Morgan v. Aurora Pump Co. (2011). Pipefitter/steamfitter, 1952-1957, 1959-1963
• Curry v. American Standard (2010). Boiler man, September 1964-March 1965
• Curry v. American Standard (2010). Boiler man aboard ship during overhaul, September 1964-March 1965
• Walmach v. Wheeler (2009). Marine machinist, 1965-2002
• Kimball v. Asbestos Corporation Ltd. (2008). Pipe fitter, pipe fitter's helper, and rigger, 1946-1986
• Whitlock v. Foster Wheeler, LLC (2008). Boiler technician in Boiler Room No. 4, 1965
• Berry v. Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. (2000). Machinist, 1942, 1945-1950
• Arena v. Owens Corning Corp. (1998). Machinist and engineering technician, 1946-1977
• Mavroudis v. Pittsburgh-Corning Corp. (1997). Navy; removing old materials from the ship and maintaining and distributing stocks of new materials, 1957-1963
• Brewer v. Fibreboard Corp. (1995). Marine machinist, 1967-1988
• Krivanek v. Fibreboard Corp. (1993). Shipyard worker, 1950s-1960s
• Bowers v. Fibreboard Corporation (1992). Boilermaker and pipefitter, 1951-1963
• IN the Matter of Estate OF Foster (1989). Shipyard employee, 1944-1945
• Menne v. Celotex Corp. (1988). Pipefitter (earlier pipe-installer trainee and lay-out man), 1941-1945/46, and about a year from late 1946
• Sorenson v. Raymark Industries (1988). Employee at the shipyard, early 1940's through the mid-1970's
• Menne v. Celotex Corp. (1986). Pipefitter, 1942-1948

Lockheed Shipbuilding (formerly Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging), Harbor Island shipyard

Seattle. Shipyard. Named in 10 decisions.

• Johnson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2024). Ship scaler, 1960s to 1980
• Monlux v. 3M Company (2024). Pipefitter helper, 1961-62
• Behrmann v. Abb, Inc. (2021). Journeyman electrician, later supervisor, 1962-1988
• Behrmann v. Abb, Inc. (2021). Electrician, 1962-early 1980s
• Kraemer v. Lone Star Industries (2021). Insulator (his father), 1942-1945
• Albina Engine & Machine v. Director, Owcp (2010). Shipyard carpenter, 1957-1960
• Arnold v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (2010). Insulator, 1962-1963
• Bashore v. Fraser's Boiler Service, Inc. (2006). Shipyard worker, 1970
• Campbell v. Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp. (2002). Shipyard worker, 1970s
• Lockwood v. AC & S, Inc. (1987). Rigger, 1947-1948

Todd Shipyards

Seattle. Shipyard. Named in 9 decisions.

• Johnson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2024). Ship scaler, 1976-1989
• Behrmann v. Abb, Inc. (2021). Worked at shipyard
• Kraemer v. Lone Star Industries (2021). Insulator (his father), 1942-1945
• Wineland v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (2021). Engineman aboard the USS TUSCALOOSA, 1974
• Macias v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (2012). Tool keeper, 1978-2004
• Macias v. Mine Safety Appliances Co. (2010). Tool keeper, 1978-2004
• Campbell v. Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp. (2002). Shipyard worker, 1974-1983
• Niven v. EJ Bartells Co. (1999). Insulator, 1967
• IN the Matter of Estate OF Foster (1989). Shipyard employee, 1944-1945

Crown Zellerbach Camas mill

Camas. Paper mill. Named in 6 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Holdsworth v. Scapa Waycross, Inc. (2023). Paper machine cleanup crew, 1969-1976
• Golik v. CBS Corp. (2020). Insulator helper, 1965
• Barabin v. AstenJOHNSON (2018). Papermaker, 1968-2001
• Barabin v. Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc. (2018). Pulp tester
• Barabin v. Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc. (2018). Paper machine worker and laborer, 1968-2001
• Barabin v. Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc. (2018). Paper machine worker (spare hand, fifth hand, fourth hand, winderman, filterman), 1968-2001

Alcoa Wenatchee Works (aluminum smelter)

Wenatchee. Factory or plant. Named in 5 decisions.

• Cockrum v. Murphy (2024). Potroom worker, then laboratory technician testing samples for asbestos, 1966-1999
• Cockrum v. CH Murphy/clark-Ullman, Inc. (2022). Laborer in the pot rooms, later laboratory technician
• Casey v. Alcoa Corporation (2020). Utility laborer and pot tender, 1973-2005
• Kalahar v. Alcoa, Inc. (2015). Trainee in potrooms; sheet metal apprentice, 1963; 1964-1971
• Fox v. Alcoa, Inc. (2005). Child who helped launder her grandfather's work clothes

ARCO Cherry Point refinery (Atlantic Richfield)

Cherry Point. Refinery. Named in 5 decisions.

• Welch v. Brand Insulations, Inc. (2023). Welder and pipefitter, 1980s
• Hickson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2022). Pipefitter, 1984
• Maxwell v. Atlantic Richfield Co. (2020). Technician and operator in the coker unit, 1971-1985
• Brandes v. Brand Insulations, Inc. (2018). Wife of refinery worker (husband worked at the refinery)
• Ehlert v. Brand Insulations, Inc. (2014). Welder, 1971-1972

Texaco Anacortes refinery

Anacortes. Refinery. Named in 4 decisions.

• CBS Corporation v. Ulbricht (2020). Worked at the Texaco Oil Refinery, 1973-1999
• Lunsford v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (2009). Son of an insulator, exposed to fibers brought home on clothing and tools, 1948-1965 (father's work at the refinery in summer 1958)
• Lunsford v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (2007). Son of a refinery worker (household exposure), 1958
• Lunsford v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (2005). Insulation installer (father), 1958

Boeing Seattle plants (Plant 2)

Seattle. Factory or plant. Named in 3 decisions. Our profile of this site.

• Jensen v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (2013). Worker at Boeing Plant 2
• Walston v. Boeing Company (2013). Hammer shop worker, 1956-1992 (pipe insulation repair in 1985)
• Hansen v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. (1996). Laborer, 1939-1940

Centralia Steam Plant

Centralia. Power plant. Named in 3 decisions.

• Cameron v. Atlantic Richfield Company (2019). Boilermaker, 1971
• McMann v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2014). Union carpenter apprentice, 1969-1970
• Taylor v. Union Carbide Corporation (2008). Construction electrician, 1971 and 1973-1974

Grand Coulee Dam

Power plant. Named in 2 decisions.

• Georgia-Pacific Corp. v. Stephens (2007). Worker on the Grand Coulee Dam, 1946-1954
• Georgia-Pacific Corporation v. Stephens (2007). Worker for the Bureau of Reclamation on the dam, 1946-1954

Lake Union Drydock

Seattle. Shipyard. Named in 2 decisions.

• Johnson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2024). Ship scaler, 1960s to 1980
• Lockwood v. AC & S, Inc. (1987). Rigger, 1952-1972

Mobil Ferndale refinery

Ferndale. Refinery. Named in 2 decisions.

• Wright v. 3M Co. (2023). Working foreman removing insulation, 1979
• Wright v. 3M Company (2021). Working foreman, 1979

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport

Keyport. Naval base or military site. Named in 2 decisions.

• Cashman v. Pacific Scientific Company (2010). Heat treater, 1975-1997
• Cashman v. Pacific Scientific Company (2009). Heat treater, 1975-1997

Puget Sound Heat Treating

Tacoma. Factory or plant. Named in 2 decisions.

• Cashman v. Pacific Scientific Company (2010). Heat-treating helper and later shop foreman, 1967-1975
• Cashman v. Pacific Scientific Company (2009). Heat-treating helper and later shop foreman, 1967-1975

Albertsons supermarket, Bremerton

Bremerton. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Fitzwater v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2021). Baker, 1965

Alcoa Vancouver works (aluminum mill)

Vancouver. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Yankee v. APV North America, Inc. (2011). Welder and mechanic, 1966-1986

ASARCO Tacoma smelter

Tacoma. Mine or mill. Named in 1 decision.

• Johnson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2024). Ship scaler, 1960s to 1980

Dexter Avenue Auto Repair

Seattle. Other. Named in 1 decision.

• Jack v. Borg-Warner Morse Tec, LLC (2018). Co-owner and mechanic, brake and clutch jobs, 1962-1964

Fort Lewis

Naval base or military site. Named in 1 decision.

• Taylor v. Union Carbide Corporation (2008). Laborer and maintenance electrician, 1965-1966 (and 1972)

Foss High School construction project

Tacoma. School or hospital. Named in 1 decision.

• Taylor v. Union Carbide Corporation (2008). Electrician, 1972-1973

Hanford Site (Hanford Nuclear Facility)

Hanford. Naval base or military site. Named in 1 decision. Our profile of this site.

• Monlux v. 3M Company (2024)

Independent Auto, Washougal

Washougal. Other. Named in 1 decision.

• Klopman-Baerselman v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2019). Performed brake, clutch, and gasket work at a family-owned auto repair shop

Intalco aluminum smelter

Ferndale. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Olson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corp. (2024). Maintenance mechanic, 1970-1979

ITT Rayonier Grays Harbor mill

Hoquiam. Paper mill. Named in 1 decision.

• In re Asbestos Litigation (2011). Paper machine troubleshooter, 1946-1988

Longview Fibre paper mill

Longview. Paper mill. Named in 1 decision. Our profile of this site.

• Monlux v. 3M Company (2024)

Northwestern Glass Company, East Marginal Way facility

Seattle. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Bouchard v. CBS Corporation (2012). Father and husband worked for Northwestern Glass Company

Olympia Brewery

Tumwater. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• McMann v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2014). Union carpenter

Pier 23, Tacoma waterfront

Tacoma. Port or dock. Named in 1 decision.

• Kennedy v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. (2014). Washington Army National Guard employee, 1964-1968

Rebel Motorcycle Mart

Tacoma. Other. Named in 1 decision.

• Moore v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (2006). Motorcycle shop owner who sold parts and performed motorcycle repairs, 1986-2000

Seattle Assembly & Accessory (SA&A)

Seattle. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Moore v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (2006). Motorcycle shop owner who sold parts and performed repairs, 1976-1986

Shell Anacortes refinery

Anacortes. Refinery. Named in 1 decision. Our profile of this site.

• Viereck v. Fibreboard Corp. (1996). Laborer and operator, 1956-1960

Simpson/St. Regis Tacoma kraft mill

Tacoma. Paper mill. Named in 1 decision.

• Johnson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2024). Ship scaler, 1960s to 1980

Tacoma Boat

Tacoma. Shipyard. Named in 1 decision.

• Johnson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2024). Ship scaler, 1960s to 1980

Tacoma Dock

Tacoma. Port or dock. Named in 1 decision.

• Taylor v. Union Carbide Corporation (2008). Worker at Tacoma Dock, 1979

Town & Country Bakery store

Bainbridge Island. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Fitzwater v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2021). Baker, 1967

Tradewell grocery store

Burien. Building. Named in 1 decision.

• Fitzwater v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. (2021). Baker, 1966

Union Pacific railroad yard and passenger depot

Seattle. Railroad shop or yard. Named in 1 decision.

• Jack v. Borg-Warner Morse Tec, LLC (2018). Child visiting his father's workplace, 1949-1952

United Volkswagen

Spokane. Other. Named in 1 decision.

• Sorrentino v. Ammco Tools, Inc. (2024). Mechanic, 1972 to 1975

Wagstaff, Inc.

Spokane. Factory or plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Coogan v. Borg-Warner Morse Tec Inc. (2020). Specialist, 1968-1969

Washington Public Power Supply System nuclear plant, Hanford

Hanford. Power plant. Named in 1 decision.

• Hickson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2022). Pipefitter

Weyerhaeuser Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie. Paper mill. Named in 1 decision.

• Johnson v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (2024). Ship scaler, 1960s to 1980

Zidell Dismantling ship dismantling site

Tacoma. Shipyard. Named in 1 decision.

• Buckholtz v. American Optical Corporation (2023). Burner, then laborer, 1970-1973