Workers who were employed at the Conoco oil refinery in Lake Charles may be at risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other diseases as a result of exposure to asbestos materials.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases – including their spouses and adult children – may also qualify to take legal action and receive compensation for their illness.
Start your claim today or find out whether you may qualify to receive a free asbestos health exam by calling the law firm of Hissey Mulderig & Friend toll-free at 1-855-500-3734. You can also contact us by filling out the free claims submission form located on the left side of this page.
Asbestos Exposure at Conoco’s Lake Charles Oil Refinery
The Continental Oil Company (Conoco) oil refinery in Lake Charles, Louisiana began operations in 1941. Initially, the plant was used to refine crude oil, as well as producing other petrochemical products such as propane and butane.
In 1951, Conoco decided to expand and modernize its Lake Charles refinery, which enable the facility to refine more than four-times as much crude oil per day, as well as to produce specialized petrochemical products, such as benzene.
After Conoco merged with the Phillips Petroleum Company, the Lake Charles oil refinery continued operations under the name ConocoPhillips.
Because of the large amounts of asbestos that were used in the construction of Conoco’s Lake Charles refinery, workers who were employed at this plant may be at risk of developing mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, or other diseases linked to asbestos, even decades after they were exposed.
Asbestos was found at the Lake Charles Conoco refinery in pipes that connected the refinery area to storage tanks at the facility. Asbestos materials were also present in boilers, pumps, tanks, and other equipment located at this plant, putting workers at an increased risk of life-threatening asbestos cancers.
Start Your Claim Today
If you were exposed to asbestos before 1982 at the Conoco oil refinery in Lake Charles or other asbestos jobsites in the state of Louisiana and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer, you as well as your spouse or adult children may be eligible to file a claim and receive compensation.
Individuals who believe their symptoms may be related to asbestos exposure can also receive a free asbestos health exam courtesy of our law firm.
For more information about filing an asbestos lawsuit or to schedule your free exam, contact the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling toll-free at 1-855-500-3734, or by filling out the free claims submission form at the top of this page.
