Ford Rouge asbestos exposure has been a significant source of mesothelioma and lung disease among workers and families in Dearborn, Michigan. The historic Ford Rouge Complex, once the largest integrated factory in the world, was built and maintained with asbestos-containing materials. That means many employees—especially those working in the boiler house, foundry, paint, and maintenance departments—were exposed to dangerous airborne fibers every day.
Ford Rouge Asbestos Exposure Risks
Automotive production lines used insulation, gaskets, sealants, and heat-resistant components that contained asbestos. Pipefitters, electricians, millwrights, welders, and even office staff were all potentially at risk—either directly or through contamination in shared areas. Some brought asbestos dust home, unknowingly putting loved ones in danger through take-home exposure.
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure from the Ford Rouge Plant
Family members of Ford Rouge employees have also been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to take-home asbestos exposure. Workers would come home with fibers embedded in their uniforms, hair, and gear—unknowingly contaminating household surfaces. Spouses who laundered work clothes and children who hugged their parents at the door were at risk without ever stepping foot inside the plant.
If your loved one worked at Ford Rouge and you later developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may also be entitled to compensation. These secondary exposure claims are recognized under Michigan law.
Over time, repeated contact with these materials could lead to serious illness—often diagnosed decades later. Mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are just some of the devastating conditions that result from Ford Rouge asbestos exposure.
A Michigan Asbestos Lawyer Who Understands the History
Attorney Lee W. Davis has represented asbestos victims for more than 35 years and is licensed in Michigan. Having handled over 3,000 exposure claims tied to automotive plants like GM Saginaw and Ford, he brings focused experience to every case. From documenting exposure at the Rouge plant to identifying product manufacturers, Lee knows how to build a strong claim.
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