Lansing asbestos exposure at the Board of Water and Light (BWL) put utility workers—and their families—at serious risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
From the 1940s through the late 1980s, asbestos was widely used in insulation, boilers, gaskets, and piping across BWL facilities. Workers in power generation, HVAC, and maintenance roles were often exposed without warning. Many unknowingly brought asbestos dust home on their uniforms, exposing spouses and children in the process.
Where the Exposure Happened
The Lansing Board of Water and Light operated multiple facilities, including:
- Eckert Power Station (“the Three Stacks”)
- Moores Park Steam Plant
- REO Town Cogeneration Plant
- Field service buildings and underground utility vaults
Electricians, pipefitters, boilermakers, and plant operators were all in direct contact with asbestos-laden materials—especially in aging insulation and turbine housing.
We’ve seen similar patterns of occupational and take-home exposure at other Michigan worksites like the Flint Buick City Complex and the Saginaw Nodular Iron Foundry, where utility and tradesmen developed mesothelioma decades after exposure.
Who Is at Risk for Lansing Asbestos Exposure?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- Worked at a Lansing BWL site before 1990
- Handled or worked near insulation, turbines, or boilers
- Performed maintenance, cleaning, or retrofit work
- Lived with a BWL worker and developed mesothelioma or lung cancer
Even if the worker has passed away, surviving family members or estate representatives may still have a valid claim.
How to File a Lansing Asbestos Exposure Claim
We can help you:
- Identify your exposure sources using decades of jobsite records
- File claims with asbestos bankruptcy trusts
- Pursue additional legal action against product manufacturers
- Ensure your claim is processed under Michigan law, where appropriate
Attorney Lee W. Davis has handled over 3,200 asbestos cases across Michigan, including extensive litigation tied to GM’s Saginaw foundries. As a graduate of the University of Michigan and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, he understands the local job culture—and the legal system that governs these cases.
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