Where did asbestos exposure occur at the Dearborn Assembly Plant?

Exposure occurred in boiler rooms, steam lines, brake testing areas, insulation around piping, and during building maintenance or renovations.

Can I file a claim if I never worked directly with asbestos?

Yes. Many Ford workers were exposed indirectly, and others developed mesothelioma from take-home asbestos on a family member's clothing.

How long do I have to file a Michigan asbestos claim?

In Michigan, the statute of limitations is generally three years from the date of diagnosis. Early legal consultation is critical.

Dearborn Assembly Asbestos – Legal Help for Ford Workers

If you or a loved one worked at Dearborn Assembly and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may have a legal claim. The Dearborn Assembly Plant, located within Ford’s massive Rouge Complex, used asbestos-containing materials in boilers, steam systems, insulation, and production facilities—placing workers and their families at risk.

Attorney Lee W. Davis has represented over 3,200 auto plant asbestos victims, including those from Michigan UAW-represented Ford facilities. His experience with Ford jobsite exposure and union work assignments helps build strong, evidence-supported claims for victims of occupational and take-home asbestos exposure.

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Asbestos at the Dearborn Assembly Plant

Although many people associate asbestos with shipyards or steel mills, automotive assembly plants like Dearborn Assembly had widespread use of asbestos in:

Pipe insulation on steam and return lines
Boiler and turbine systems
Spray-on fireproofing in older structures
Brake and clutch materials handled during vehicle testing and maintenance
Construction and repair work in plant maintenance

Asbestos exposure didn’t only affect direct tradesmen—electricians, millwrights, press operators, janitors, and even line workers could be exposed during renovations, maintenance, or through contaminated plant environments.

Take-Home Asbestos Risks

Many spouses and children of Ford employees also developed mesothelioma from take-home asbestos exposure—microscopic fibers brought home on work clothing. Cases tied to Dearborn Assembly have involved both primary and secondary exposures.

Know Your Rights – Michigan Law and Compensation

Under Michigan law, victims generally have 3 years from diagnosis to file an asbestos claim. Compensation may come from:

Bankruptcy trusts established by former asbestos product manufacturers
Active lawsuits against viable companies still in business
Wrongful death lawsuits for deceased family members

Why Experience Matters

Attorney Lee W. Davis handled over 3,000 cases tied to General Motors in Saginaw and has represented Michigan asbestos victims since 1996. With deep knowledge of how Ford assigned work across plant departments, he builds exposure narratives other law firms miss.

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