Clerical Office Workers Mesothelioma Lawsuits

If you or a loved one who worked as a clerical office worker has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file an office worker mesothelioma lawsuit. Our experienced legal team helps office staff 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 insulation, ceiling tiles, wallboard, flooring, boilers, HVAC systems, and building renovation projects in older offices.

Through clerical office worker 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 office workers 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.

🗂 Clerical Office Workers – What You’ll Learn From This Page:

• Office workers were exposed to asbestos in insulation, ceilings, and floor tiles, especially in buildings constructed before 1980.

• Renovation and maintenance projects disturbed asbestos-containing walls, ceilings, and flooring.

• Office boilers, HVAC ducts, and piping systems used asbestos insulation.

• Daily occupancy in older offices created long-term exposure risks.

• Clerical staff with mesothelioma or asbestosis may qualify for compensation through lawsuits or asbestos trust funds.

🗂 Number of U.S. Clerical Office Workers Exposed to Asbestos

Office workers faced widespread asbestos exposure for decades—especially from the 1940s through the early 1990s. Asbestos was common in office construction, heating systems, and renovation projects.

Total Estimated Exposure:
Over 1.4 million U.S. clerical and office workers have been exposed to asbestos during their careers—often unknowingly—placing them at significant risk for mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

🗂 Clerical Office Workers’ Asbestos-Containing Products

For decades, asbestos was built into offices and equipment, creating hidden exposure risks for staff.

🏢 Ceiling Tiles & Panels
Asbestos ceiling panels crumbled over time, releasing fibers into office air.

🪟 Floor Tiles & Adhesives
Vinyl asbestos floor tiles and mastics exposed workers daily as they aged.

🌡 Boilers & HVAC Systems
Asbestos insulation lined office heating, cooling, and duct systems.

📠 Office Machines
Older copiers, printers, and typewriters contained asbestos insulation parts.

🧱 Wallboard & Plaster
Asbestos drywall and wall finishes released dust during renovations.

🛠 Building Insulation
Pipes, ceilings, and walls in older offices built with asbestos insulation.

🗂 Clerical Office Workers and Asbestos Exposure

All job roles in offices faced asbestos risks. Dust circulated through buildings, HVAC systems, and renovation projects.

📑 Secretaries & Receptionists
Worked daily in asbestos-containing offices with ceiling tiles and flooring.

📊 Administrative Staff
Handled files and records in rooms insulated with asbestos materials.

🖨 Machine Operators
Used copiers, printers, and typewriters containing asbestos insulation.

⚙️ Building Maintenance Support
Exposed while assisting with office repairs and minor renovations.

🏢 Office Managers
Oversaw operations in asbestos-filled offices, often present during remodeling.

👷 Custodial Staff
Swept and cleaned asbestos dust from aging tiles and walls.

🗂 Clerical Office Facilities with Asbestos Exposure

Many office buildings constructed before the 1980s contained asbestos in walls, ceilings, and flooring.

🏢 Corporate Offices – Ceilings, insulation, and HVAC systems lined with asbestos.
🏠 Government Buildings – Asbestos plaster, wallboard, and floor tiles throughout.
🏫 Schools & Universities – Administrative offices contained asbestos panels and ducts.
🏭 Industrial Offices – Office spaces built inside factories with asbestos insulation.
🛠 Renovation Sites – Repairs disturbed asbestos tiles, adhesives, and insulation.
📂 Records Storage Rooms – Asbestos dust settled on files stored in old buildings.

🗂 Companies That Manufactured Asbestos Products for Offices

Office workers were exposed to asbestos products manufactured by major corporations.

• Johns-Manville – Supplied asbestos insulation for ceilings, pipes, and walls.

• Owens-Corning – Manufactured asbestos panels and construction materials.

• Armstrong World Industries – Produced asbestos ceiling tiles and flooring.

• National Gypsum Company – Manufactured asbestos drywall and wallboard.

• CertainTeed Corporation – Supplied asbestos siding and insulation products.

• USG (United States Gypsum) – Produced asbestos joint compounds and panels.

• Eagle-Picher Industries – Manufactured asbestos plasters and cements.

• Keasbey & Mattison – Supplied asbestos insulation used in office systems.

• Georgia-Pacific – Produced asbestos joint compounds and adhesives.

• 3M Company – Manufactured asbestos adhesives and protective products.

🗂 Asbestos-Related Diseases in Clerical Office Workers

• Mesothelioma – Rare, aggressive cancer of the lung or abdominal lining caused only by asbestos.

• Lung Cancer – Increased risk among office staff exposed to asbestos dust daily.

• Asbestosis – Chronic scarring of the lungs from prolonged asbestos exposure.