Established in 1905, Burnham Holdings is the parent company of manufacturers of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories. One of its subsidiaries, Burnham Commercial, has been involved in a number of lawsuits stemming from its asbestos-containing products.
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In January 2026, Burnham Holdings announced it sold its subsidiaries that held legacy asbestos liabilities to Burnham Industries. This unrelated company that specializes in handling such claims now litigates asbestos lawsuits in court or through negotiated settlements.
Burnham Holdings is the parent company of subsidiary Burnham Commercial, which has long been involved in lawsuits. The sale, which took effect December 31, 2025, gave Burnham Industries complete responsibility for handling all current and future asbestos claims. The sold subsidiaries received cash, real estate and insurance assets to pay for these claims.
This sale allowed Burnham Holdings to remove asbestos liabilities from its books and focus on its main boiler business. The company reported it would take a loss of approximately $24 million in late 2025 from the transaction.
Unlike companies that file for bankruptcy and establish an asbestos trust fund with fixed payment percentages, Burnham’s approach keeps claims in the traditional lawsuit system. People with mesothelioma or lung cancer from Burnham products pursue compensation through litigation against Burnham Industries rather than filing claims with a trust fund.
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working around Burnham boilers or insulation, an experienced mesothelioma lawyer can manage your legal pursuit of compensation. Your asbestos attorney will gather your work records, medical reports and coworker statements to build a strong personal injury or wrongful death claim against the company.
Your lawyer handles filings, settlement negotiations and court deadlines to protect your rights. They can also manage filing for workers’ compensation for you.
A Patient Advocate can review your exposure details and match you with a mesothelioma lawyer experienced in Burnham cases like yours. Your Patient Advocate offers ongoing support in addition to connecting you and your family with the right lawyer for you. They’ll schedule appointments for you with renowned mesothelioma specialists, navigate insurance for you and manage your VA benefit claims.
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Get Help NowBurnham Industries’ purchase of Burnham Holdings means it faces ongoing and future mesothelioma lawsuits. These lawsuits are the result of asbestos fibers in its boilers and insulation, which were released during manufacturing, installation and repair work, putting workers at risk of cancer.
Lawsuits Involving Burnham Holdings
These cases demonstrate the success lawyers have had in securing compensation for their clients. People diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases from Burnham products should consult an attorney soon to explore financial assistance options before deadlines pass.
Burnham Commercial manufactured and produced several asbestos-containing products. These included: boilers, boiler insulation, fire-retardant bricks, gaskets and pipe insulation.
Until the late 1980s, boilers included asbestos fibers in insulation around their walls, tube banks, internal pipes, gaskets, bearings and paste lagging. This put workers at higher risk of developing mesothelioma and lung cancer.
These legacy materials remain in many older commercial, residential and industrial buildings as well as ships built before 1975. Disturbing asbestos-containing parts on these boilers can lead to exposure to asbestos.
Workers in several fields were at risk of asbestos exposure from Burnham’s asbestos-containing products. Prolonged or repeated exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to cancer.
Higher Risk Occupations
Workers in these higher-risk jobs should know the dangers and take proper safety precautions to minimize exposure and protect their health. Many were exposed decades ago and are only now experiencing symptoms because mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 60 years from initial asbestos exposure.
Burnham manufactured several products containing asbestos. These materials were widely used in various applications because of their heat-resistant properties.
Burnham Holding Asbestos Products
Burnham’s boilers contained asbestos through the 1980s. Anyone who made these products or worked near Burnham boilers during their career faced a risk of asbestos exposure.
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