Mobil Oil used asbestos products to insulate and protect high‑heat equipment in its refineries and operations. The company continues to handle asbestos-related lawsuits and mesothelioma claims through the court system. Mobil Oil hasn’t declared bankruptcy or created an asbestos trust.
Overview of Mobil Oil Corporation Asbestos Compensation
Mobil Oil, now ExxonMobil, still operates as a major oil and gas company and hasn’t declared bankruptcy. People diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer pursue compensation through the court systems, filing personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits against the company.
Key Facts About Mobile Oil Corporation
The company hasn’t declared bankruptcy and doesn’t use an asbestos trust fund to resolve claims.
ExxonMobil defends against asbestos-related lawsuits in court, settling some cases and proceeding to trial in others.
Courts have ordered ExxonMobil to pay verdicts in several asbestos and mesothelioma cases over the years.
Without an asbestos trust fund set up through the bankruptcy courts, as many other asbestos companies have created, people must go through the litigation process. This process can feel confusing and stressful, especially while undergoing mesothelioma treatment. It’s important to consult with a knowledgeable legal expert who can explain each option, handle the legal work and build a solid mesothelioma lawsuit for you.
Legal Help for People Exposed to Mobile Oil Corporation Asbestos Products
People diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer after exposure to Mobil Oil products can turn to an experienced mesothelioma lawyer. Your asbestos attorney will review your work history, collect medical records and conduct depositions.
Your lawyer will also assess if you’re eligible to file lawsuits against any other responsible parties or file with an asbestos trust fund another asbestos company established. You may also qualify for workers’ compensation.
A Patient Advocate will match you with a mesothelioma lawyer with a record of success litigating Mobil Oil exposure cases. You Patient Advocate will also offer confidential support 24/7, connections to and appointments with mesothelioma specialists and guidance with insurance and VA benefit claims.
Mesothelioma Lawsuits Involving Mobile Oil Corporation
ExxonMobil faces mesothelioma lawsuits because workers and contractors encountered asbestos in its refineries, tankers and facilities. Courts have reviewed these cases and awarded mesothelioma compensation when evidence shows the company’s equipment exposed people to asbestos.
Mobile Oil Corporation Asbestos Lawsuits
$25 million: A Virginia jury awarded ship repairman Bert Minton this amount in March 2011. He developed mesothelioma after working on 17 oil tankers over 10 years, where he was exposed to asbestos.
$2.2 million: A Washington appeals court affirmed a verdict for the family of Wayne Wright in December 2021. Wright died of mesothelioma after asbestos exposure while removing asbestos insulation from pumps and pipes at an ExxonMobil refinery.
$850,000: A jury awarded the estate of James Bailey this amount in 2005. Bailey developed lung cancer after exposure to asbestos while working at a Texas ExxonMobil facility between 1966 and 1973.
These cases show how ExxonMobil’s asbestos products continued to harm workers and contractors years after exposure. People continue to pursue legal action to recover compensation for mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases from their exposure to asbestos.
Mobile Oil Corporation’s Connection to Asbestos
Mobil Oil Corporation used asbestos on equipment that processed oil, gas and petroleum. Asbestos fibers provided heat resistance and reduced the risk of fires on heavy-duty equipment, which was critical for handling flammable materials.
Mobil Oil employees were exposed to asbestos products while working for the company. Many later developed serious diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. Some of these workers then filed mesothelioma lawsuits seeking compensation for their injuries.
Mobil Oil merged with Exxon Corporation in 1999 to form ExxonMobil. The company eventually stopped using asbestos in its operations, but legacy asbestos in older equipment continues to pose exposure risks in workplaces and industrial settings. Today, ExxonMobil operates 38 oil refineries in 21 countries, with a combined daily refining capacity of 6.3 million barrels.
Mobil Oil produced several asbestos-containing products for insulation and sealing of high-heat industrial equipment. Employees who worked with or around these materials faced an increased risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos Products From Mobil Oil
Armorcote Adhesive
Armorcote Cement
Dum Dum Adhesive
Dum Dum Caulk
Dum Dum Cement
Dum Dum Masonic Adhesive
Dum Dum Masonic Cement
Dum Dum Nail Hole
These products were central to the operation of oil refineries and other high-heat equipment. Workers handling these materials, or maintaining equipment that contained them, faced direct exposure to asbestos fibers. Awareness of these products helps identify potential sources of exposure.
Who Was at Risk of Asbestos Exposure From Mobil Oil Corporation?
Employees and contractors who worked with high-heat equipment containing Mobil Oil asbestos products faced an increased risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Jobs involving regular contact with insulation, sealants and other asbestos materials carried the highest exposure.
Higher-Risk Jobs
Chemical workers
Electricians
Engineers
Insulators
Metal workers
Oil tanker workers
Refinery workers
Workers in these roles handled or maintained boilers, dryers, engines, furnaces, heat exchangers, pipelines, reactors, tanks and protective clothing that contained asbestos. Occupational exposure could occur during installation, repair or routine maintenance of these materials.
A 2024 study in Occupational & Environmental Medicine of Norwegian offshore petroleum workers confirmed that occupational exposure significantly increases the risk of pleural mesothelioma. The highest exposure levels were linked to a more than fourfold increase in risk for workers without prior asbestos contact, reinforcing the dangers employees faced.
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