🚗 Auto Body Technicians Mesothelioma Lawsuits

If you or a loved one who worked as an auto body technician has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file an auto body technician mesothelioma lawsuit. Our experienced legal team helps auto repair workers and their families pursue financial compensation by identifying the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure—often due to negligent practices and a failure to provide proper safety warnings. We carefully build strong legal cases based on occupational and environmental exposure history, including asbestos exposure from brake repairs, clutches, gaskets, insulation, body fillers, adhesives, protective gear, and dust-filled repair shops.

Through auto body technician mesothelioma lawsuits, victims may receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, long-term care, and wrongful death. At Mesothelioma Help Center, we guide auto body technicians and their families through every step of the legal process—with no upfront fees, and no payment unless we win. Our attorneys have decades of experience securing asbestos verdicts and asbestos trust fund claims, helping victims hold negligent corporations accountable and obtain the justice they deserve.

🚗 Auto Body Technicians – What You’ll Learn From This Page:

🛠️ Auto body workers repaired vehicles using asbestos-containing brakes, clutches, and gaskets, especially in cars built before 1980.

⚙️ Sanding, grinding, and cutting body fillers and adhesives released asbestos dust into repair shops.

🚗 Handling insulation, sealants, and heat shields made with asbestos caused direct exposure.

👷 Protective gear was often inadequate, particularly in earlier decades when asbestos risks were not fully understood.

💰 Auto body technicians with mesothelioma or asbestosis may qualify for compensation through lawsuits or asbestos trust fund claims.

🚗 Number of U.S. Auto Body Technicians Exposed to Asbestos

Auto body technicians faced high levels of asbestos exposure for decades—especially from the 1940s through the early 1990s. Asbestos was used in thousands of auto parts and shop materials. Repair work, sanding, and maintenance disturbed asbestos products, releasing fibers into the air.

Total Estimated Exposure:
Over 900,000 U.S. auto body technicians have been exposed to asbestos during their careers—unknowingly placing themselves at long-term risk for mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

🚗 Auto Body Technicians’ Asbestos-Containing Products

For decades, asbestos was built into auto parts and repair shop materials because of its heat resistance and durability. Auto body technicians were exposed daily.

🛞 Brake Pads & Shoes
Grinding and sanding released asbestos fibers into repair shops.

⚙️ Clutch Linings
Asbestos clutches released fibers during removal and replacement.

🔧 Gaskets & Seals
Engines and transmissions used asbestos gaskets that released fibers when cut.

🧱 Body Fillers & Adhesives
Asbestos-based fillers and glues created dust when sanded.

🧤 Protective Gloves & Aprons
Heat-resistant gear often contained asbestos fibers.

🏠 Shop Flooring & Ceilings
Asbestos tiles and panels released fibers during repairs.

🌡 Heat Shields & Insulation
Vehicle insulation released fibers when removed or deteriorated.

🛠️ Exhaust Systems
Asbestos wrap on mufflers and exhaust pipes released dust.

🚗 Auto Body Technicians and Asbestos Exposure

All job roles in auto repair shops faced asbestos risks. Dust circulated through garages, paint booths, and repair bays.

🛞 Brake Specialists
Ground and sanded asbestos brake pads and shoes, releasing toxic fibers into the shop air.

⚙️ Clutch & Transmission Mechanics
Handled asbestos clutches and linings that shed fibers during replacements.

🔧 Engine & Gasket Technicians
Replaced asbestos gaskets and seals, cutting and scraping old parts released fibers.

🖌️ Body & Paint Technicians
Sanded asbestos-based fillers and adhesives that contaminated the air.

⚡ Auto Electricians
Repaired electrical systems with asbestos-insulated wiring and panels.

👷 Shop Maintenance Crews
Worked in garages with asbestos flooring, insulation, and ventilation systems.

🚗 Auto Body Shop Facilities with Asbestos Exposure

Many repair shops and garages built before the 1980s contained asbestos in both structures and equipment.

🚗 Repair Bays – Brakes, clutches, and gaskets spread asbestos dust during repairs.
♨️ Boiler & Heating Rooms – Boilers and heaters insulated with asbestos released fibers.
🛠️ Paint & Body Areas – Fillers and adhesives sanded down released asbestos.
⚡ Electrical Rooms – Wiring and panels wrapped in asbestos insulation.
🏚 Shop Structures – Floors, ceilings, and walls contained asbestos tiles and panels.
🔧 Tool & Maintenance Rooms – Tools and exhaust systems insulated with asbestos.

🚗 Companies That Manufactured Asbestos Products for Auto Repair Shops

Auto body technicians were exposed to asbestos parts supplied by major corporations.

• Raybestos-Manhattan – Produced asbestos brake pads, clutches, and linings.

• Bendix Corporation – Manufactured asbestos brake shoes widely used in cars.

• Johns-Manville – Supplied asbestos insulation and panels for shops.

• H.K. Porter Company – Produced asbestos gaskets, seals, and protective clothing.

• Garlock Sealing Technologies – Made asbestos gaskets for engines and exhaust systems.

• Owens-Corning – Manufactured asbestos insulation for shop facilities.

• Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. – Produced asbestos brake linings and hoses.

• Federal-Mogul – Distributed asbestos engine gaskets and seals.

• Dana Corporation – Supplied asbestos-based gaskets and transmission parts.

• CertainTeed – Manufactured asbestos building materials for garages and shops.

🚗 Asbestos-Related Diseases in Auto Body Technicians

• Mesothelioma – Aggressive cancer caused only by asbestos exposure.

• Lung Cancer – Higher rates among technicians exposed to brake and clutch dust.

• Asbestosis – Chronic lung scarring disease caused by years of inhaling fibers.