Iowa Mesothelioma Lawyer
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 10, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 10, 2025
Agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and other prevalent industries in Iowa exposed workers to asbestos, leaving many at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma. There were 432 mesothelioma-related deaths in the Hawkeye State between 1999 and 2015.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and developed an asbestos-related illness, the dedicated Iowa mesothelioma lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm can help you pursue justice and secure the mesothelioma compensation you deserve. Contact us online today for a free consultation.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm?
Our award-winning team has more than 30 years of experience fighting and winning for asbestos exposure victims. Our mesothelioma law firm has been nationally recognized for obtaining impressive results for victims. We’ve secured billions in verdicts and settlements for our clients, including major victories involving asbestos.
We’re committed to providing excellent legal representation and individualized attention while maximizing our clients’ recoveries. Our compassionate attorneys know how devastating a mesothelioma diagnosis can be for you and your family, and we’ll fight relentlessly to hold those responsible for your asbestos exposure accountable.
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Every mesothelioma case we handle is personal to us. With a proven track record of success nationwide, our dedicated team has the experience and resources to fight for you after a mesothelioma diagnosis. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients.
Employers Who Exposed Workers to Asbestos in Iowa
There are numerous employers and worksites throughout Iowa known to have exposed workers to asbestos, including the following:
Eastern Iowa
- Allied Chemical
- Aluminum Company of America
- Atchinson, Topeka And Santa Fe Railway Company
- Caterpillar Tractor Company
- Central Steel
- Chemplex Construction Company
- Chevron Chemical Company
- Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
- E. I. DuPont De Nemours & Co
- Fisher Governor Company
- Grain Processing Corporation
- Hawkeye Chemical Company
- Johnson Gas Appliance Company
- Monsanto Chemical Co
- Muscatine Power & Water
- Nichols Wire & Alum Co
- Proctor & Gamble Co
- Quaker Oats Co.
- University Of Iowa
Central Iowa
- Bestwall Gypsum Company
- C.H. McGuiness Company
- Celotex Corporation
- Des Moines City Railway Company
- Georgia Pacific Corporation
- Interstate Power And Light Company – Burlington Generating Station
Multiple Locations
- Alcoa
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Armour & Company
- Bixby W. H. Inc.
- Board of Control of State Institutions
- Cargill Inc.
- Corn Belt Power Cooperative
- General Mills
- Globe Machinery & Supply Company
- Highway Surfacing Corporation
- Hooker Chemical Corporation
- Interstate Power Company
- Iowa Electric Light & Power
- Iowa Public Service
- Iowa Southern Utilities Co.
- J. Deere Tractor
- Marshall Canning Company
- Mental Health Institute
- MidAmerican Energy Company
- Municipal Power Plant
- Natural Gas Pipeline Co. Of America
- Rath Packing Company
- Swift & Co.
- Union Pacific Railroad
E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company Inc.
At the former DuPont site in Lee County, the company dumped tens of thousands of drums of waste from its Fort Madison paint manufacturing plant from 1949 to 1953. In 1990, the EPA added the site to its Superfund National Priorities List due to its contamination with toxic chemicals, including asbestos, metals, and organic compounds. Though it was removed from the list five years later, the EPA still monitors groundwater at the site.
John Deere Dubuque Works
The John Deere Dubuque Works site was added to the EPA’s Superfund List in 1988 due to contamination in nearby groundwater with toxic chemicals, including asbestos. The site has since been removed from the list.
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Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Jobs associated with occupational asbestos exposure in Iowa include the following:
Power plants used asbestos to protect equipment like turbines, generators, and boilers from high temperatures. Workers for employers like Wolf Creek Generating Station, Duane Arnold Energy Center, MidAmerican Energy Company, Iowa Electric Light & Power Company, Cedar Rapids Electric Light and Power Company, and Ames Municipal Power Plant may have been exposed to asbestos on the job.
Iowa has the second-largest agricultural industry in any state, widely exposing workers to asbestos used in the farming and food production processes. Employers like Iowa Farmer Tool Company, Clinton Corn Processing Plant, Quaker Oats, and Wilson Foods Corporation may have been responsible for exposing employees to dangerous asbestos fibers.
Iowa has a deep history of manufacturing gypsum, which is used in drywall and plaster products and often contained asbestos. Workers with National Gypsum Company, U.S. Gypsum Company, or Georgia-Pacific Corporation could have inhaled asbestos fibers while helping manufacture the companies’ products.
The chemical industry often used asbestos for its durability and heat resistance. Irwin Chemical Company, USI Chemical Company, and others used asbestos in their production processes in Iowa.
The Armed Forces used asbestos for a variety of purposes, from barracks construction to firefighting. Those working or serving at facilities like the U.S. Naval Reserve Aviation Base in Ottumwa may have been exposed to asbestos in the environment.
Options for Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Compensation in Iowa
Iowa workers sickened by asbestos exposure can file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the parties responsible for their illness, allowing them to pursue damages related to their diagnosis.
Some asbestos companies have filed for bankruptcy and set up asbestos trust funds to compensate those affected by asbestos exposure. Securing compensation from these funds is often faster and less complicated than filing a lawsuit. An estimated $30 billion remains in these trust funds.
Military veterans might be eligible for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. If they have developed an asbestos-related illness from exposure during their derive, they can seek monthly disability compensation and other benefits.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in Iowa
Iowa laws require mesothelioma plaintiffs to include information with their initial pleadings showing how each named defendant in a lawsuit is connected to their exposure.
In addition, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in 2009 that landowners are shielded from liability for secondary exposures resulting from actions by independent contractors on their property.
Iowa’s statute of limitations for mesothelioma lawsuits is two years after a mesothelioma diagnosis or the death of a loved one from the disease. Our compassionate Iowa mesothelioma attorneys are ready to help you file a timely claim and secure the compensation you deserve.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, our experienced Iowa mesothelioma lawyers are ready to pursue justice for you. We’re committed to getting you the best possible results while minimizing your stress throughout the legal process.
Contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.
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