Mesothelioma Lawyer for Spruance-class Destroyer Veterans
All 31 Spruance-class destroyers were built at Ingalls Shipbuilding (Pascagoula, MS) between 1972 and 1983. Asbestos was used in machinery spaces. Crews served on Spruance-class through 2005. Documented mesothelioma exposure history.
About the Spruance-class
- Type: Destroyer (DD)
- Years Active: 1975-2005
- Units Built: 31 (DD-963 Spruance through DD-997 Hayler)
Building Shipyards (Where Asbestos Exposure Occurred)
- Ingalls Shipbuilding Pascagoula MS — all 31 built here
How Crew + Shipyard Workers Were Exposed
All 31 Spruance-class destroyers were built at Ingalls Shipbuilding (Pascagoula, MS) between 1972 and 1983. Asbestos was used in machinery spaces. Crews served on Spruance-class through 2005. Documented mesothelioma exposure history.
Compensation for Spruance-class Veterans + Workers
Three parallel tracks for sailors, civilian shipyard workers, and family members:
- VA disability — mesothelioma is rated 100% for Navy veterans with documented service aboard Spruance-class vessels.
- Asbestos trust funds — typically 8-12 trusts apply (Manville, UNARCO, OC, Combustion Engineering, B&W, Garlock, Crane, Foster Wheeler, Eagle-Picher).
- Product liability lawsuits — against the private companies that supplied asbestos products to the Navy.
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps
We represent Spruance-class veterans, civilian shipyard workers, and family members nationwide. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.