Workers at Michigan’s major automotive facilities faced heavy and prolonged exposure to Detroit Transmission Plant Asbestos throughout the 1940s–1990s. These plants depended on asbestos-containing insulation, brake components, transmission parts, gaskets, furnace linings, and maintenance materials that released dangerous fibers into the air. Today, many former employees are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other asbestos diseases decades after their exposures.
If you or a loved one worked at a Detroit-area transmission plant—whether Ford, GM, Chrysler, or an associated supplier—you may be eligible to file an asbestos claim even if the facility closed, changed names, or the exposure occurred 40–70 years ago.
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How Asbestos Was Used in Detroit Transmission Plants
Decades of automotive manufacturing relied heavily on asbestos because of its heat resistance and durability. As a result, workers throughout Michigan’s transmission plants often encountered asbestos in:
- Transmission clutches and friction components
- Heat shields and fireproofing materials
- Pipe insulation in maintenance and boiler rooms
- Refractory bricks and furnace linings
- Gaskets and sealing materials
- Press pits and machining areas
- Powerhouses, turbines, and steam systems
Machinists, millwrights, electricians, pipefitters, maintenance crews, powerhouse workers, and line operators all faced significant airborne asbestos exposure—every shift, every week, every year.
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You May Qualify for a Claim Without Employment Records
Most workers assume they need proof of exposure. You don’t.
I have handled Michigan automotive asbestos cases since the 1990s, including more than 3,200 GM Saginaw Foundry cases, and I maintain detailed exposure histories for Detroit-area automotive facilities. You do not need:
- Co-workers
- Pay stubs
- Employment documents
- A closed plant to still exist
If you worked in or around transmission manufacturing in Detroit, the exposure documentation already exists.
Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Claims for Michigan Auto Workers
Asbestos claims can help with:
- Medical costs
- Travel for treatment
- Lost wages
- Family support
- Wrongful death damages
- Trust fund payments
- Compensation without going to court
Many claims resolve through trust funds or settlements without ever stepping into a courtroom.
Why Choose My Firm?
I’ve worked asbestos cases since 1988, starting in mass litigation, through Michigan automotive facilities, and into the modern era of trust fund claims. I understand the job sites, the exposure sources, and the corporate documents that prove liability.
When you call, you speak directly with me—not a call center or a national mill.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Detroit Transmission Plant Asbestos
1. Can I file a claim if the plant closed years ago?
Yes. Most Detroit transmission plants no longer operate, but asbestos liability follows the manufacturers—not the plant.
2. Do supervisors, electricians, machinists, or maintenance workers qualify?
Absolutely. These trades had some of the highest exposure levels inside automotive facilities.
3. What if the worker has passed away?
You may still pursue a wrongful death asbestos claim on behalf of the estate or surviving family members.
Mesothelioma/Asbestos Legal Help – WV, MI & PA
Speak directly with attorney Lee W. Davis. No call centers. Free, confidential review.