Mesothelioma Lawyer for Paper Mill Workers
Paper mills used asbestos in pulp digester insulation, paper machine dryer felts (Asten Group, etc.), steam pipe lagging, and protective equipment. Paper mill workers in Northern Wisconsin, Maine, Pacific Northwest, and the South have documented elevated mesothelioma rates.
How Paper Mill Workers Were Exposed to Asbestos
Paper mills operated 24/7 with massive steam-and-heat infrastructure. Pulp digesters (where wood chips are cooked into pulp at high pressure and temperature) had asbestos insulation throughout. Paper machines used asbestos-containing dryer felts to convey wet paper through heated drying cylinders. Steam pipes throughout the mill had asbestos lagging.
Common Employers — Paper Mill Worker Asbestos Exposure
- Georgia-Pacific
- International Paper
- Weyerhaeuser
- Boise Cascade
- Kimberly-Clark
- Westvaco
- Mead Paper
- Scott Paper
- Champion International
Common Asbestos-Containing Products Encountered
- Asbestos pulp digester insulation
- Asbestos dryer felts (Asten Group, Albany International era)
- Asbestos steam pipe lagging
- Asbestos protective gear
Top States for Paper Mill Worker Mesothelioma Claims
- Wisconsin (Northern paper region)
- Maine
- Washington / Oregon (Pacific Northwest)
- Mississippi / Alabama / Georgia (Southern paper)
- Louisiana
- Pennsylvania
Asbestos Trust Funds Available to Paper Mill Worker Claimants
The following asbestos trust funds typically pay claims to paper mill workers with documented work history and mesothelioma diagnosis. Most claimants qualify for 8–15 trust funds simultaneously.
- Manville Trust
- Owens Corning Trust
- UNARCO
- Asten Group Trust
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps Paper Mill Workers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents paper mill workers nationwide who developed mesothelioma from documented occupational asbestos exposure. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $2 billion for clients. We pursue all available compensation tracks: trust fund claims, lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, and (where applicable) FELA claims for railroad workers or VA disability for veterans.
Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Frequently Asked Questions — Paper Mill Worker Mesothelioma Claims
I worked at a Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Wisconsin. Can I file?
Yes. Wisconsin paper mills (Georgia-Pacific, Mead, Kimberly-Clark, etc.) used asbestos pervasively in digesters, dryer felts, and steam systems. Trust fund + product liability claims available. Wisconsin's 3-year SoL applies.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 or submit a free case evaluation.