E. J. Bartells Co.
The E.J. Bartells Company was established by Edwin J. Bartells in 1923. The company sold refractory insulation products and services. Today, the company still sells refractory insulation along with industrial products, commercial products, air handling/HVAC, mechanical insulation, and other refractory products. E.J. Bartells also performs energy audits and provides fabrication consultation services.
E.J. Bartells and Asbestos
In its early days, E.J. Bartells manufactured and sold asbestos-containing products. As a result, many of the workers in E.J. Bartells’ factories and on jobsites were exposed to the mineral. Decades later, many who came in contact with the company’s asbestos products developed asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. This has led to many lawsuits against E.J. Bartells.
E.J. Bartells Asbestos Products
E.J. Bartells manufactured large amounts of asbestos products for use in all industries. Because asbestos was a staple in E.J. Bartells’ products for many years, the list of products that may have contained asbestos is extensive and includes:
- Adhesives, tapes, mastics and sealants
- Board insulation
- Cement
- Duct connector and associated accessories
- Duct fabrication
- Fabricated insulation fittings and accessories
- Insulation
- Insulated pipe supports
- Insulation pads, blankets and expansion joints
- Marine applications
- Mastics, sealants and vapor barriers
- Pipe covering, boards and fittings
- Pipe insulation
- Protection wrap
- Refractory brick, mortar and associated products
- Refractory castable (pourable and gunnite) and associated products
- Sealants, tapes and mastics
- Strapping, banding, wire, seals and screws
- Textiles for temperature and chemical resistant applications
E.J. Bartells cement and insulation products are at the center of many lawsuits, but some of the other asbestos products may have caused mesothelioma as well. Those who have been exposed reach across all fields and industries. Some lawsuits involve a single plaintiff, while others are grouped into mass action lawsuits.
E.J. Bartells and Asbestos Litigation
Many asbestos-related cases have been settled by E.J. Bartells. One high profile case involves an employee who worked for the company between 1964 and 1968. During this time, he installed asbestos-laden insulation, which caused him to breathe in asbestos fibers for four years.
Another case involves Marlene Purcell and the estate of John Purcell (deceased). Marlene Purcell filed a lawsuit on behalf of John Purcell against more than a dozen companies Mr. Purcell had worked for during his life, beginning in 1955. E.J. Bartells was named as one of the companies that he worked with when he was exposed to asbestos from several asbestos products. The products were from two asbestos product manufacturers, including Eagle-Picher cement and Johns-Manville cements and insulation.
A jury awarded Marlene Purcell and Mr. Purcell’s estate $3 million in punitive damages, $1.5 million in non-economic damages and $307,000 in compensatory damages. It is unknown how much of this had to be paid by E.J. Bartells.
E.J. Bartells Future
Although the company filed bankruptcy in 2001, E.J. Bartells has recovered from bankruptcy with estimated annual sales of $20 to $50 million. The company has 10 locations throughout the northwestern United States and employs a staff of approximately 100 employees. If you or anyone you know has been exposed to asbestos products made by E.J. Bartells, consider receiving regular medical exams to check for the development of an asbestos-related condition.
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