Employees who worked at International Paper’s Springhill paper mill may have been exposed to asbestos, putting them at risk of mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.
If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos prior to 1982 and diagnosed with these or other asbestos health conditions, you may qualify to file a lawsuit or a bankruptcy trust fund claim and receive compensation.
For more information about how to file a claim or to receive a free asbestos health exam courtesy of our law firm, contact the attorneys at Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our offices toll-free at 1-855-500-3734, or by filling out the free claims submission form located on the left side of this page.
Asbestos Exposure at International Paper’s Springhill Mill
International Paper opened its paper mill in Cullen, Louisiana in 1937. Although technically located in Cullen, this mill was commonly referred to as the Springhill paper mill. The mill remained in operation until 1979.
In 1981, International Paper began operations at a manufacturing plant for lumber and plywood that was also located in Springhill. Although this plant was later sold to Georgia Pacific, International Paper continued to operate a container manufacturing plant (also known as the “box plant”) at the site until the present day.
Workers at International Paper’s Springhill paper mill may be at risk of developing mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, or other diseases linked to asbestos exposure.
Employees whose jobs required them to fix repaired boilers, pipes, and other machine components inside the plant faced an increased risk of inhaling asbestos particles every time they were asked to perform maintenance.
Rollers and other machines that were used to make paper products by compressing pulp contained asbestos felt. When damaged asbestos felt had to be replaced on these machine rollers, workers sometimes released large amounts of asbestos fibers into the air, placing them at serious risk of asbestos exposure.
Contact An Attorney to Start Your Asbestos Claim Today
Workers who were diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer from asbestos exposure before 1982 at the Springhill paper mill or other asbestos jobsites in the state of Louisiana may be eligible to file a lawsuit or trust claim and receive compensation.
The spouses and adult children of asbestos workers may also be eligible to take legal action.
Individuals who believe they have developed symptoms of an asbestos-related disease can also receive a free asbestos health exam courtesy of our law firm to determine the cause of their symptoms.
For help with scheduling free asbestos testing or to start the process of filing your asbestos claim, contact the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our offices toll-free at 1-855-500-3734, or by filling out the free claims submission form located at the top of this page.
