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HAVE YOU BEEN EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS AND DEVELOPED MESOTHELIOMA OR RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS?

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HISTORY OF LILCO

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The Long Island Power Authority (“LILCO”) formed in 1911. LILCO supplied power to Long Island’s Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as Queens—New York City’s easternmost borough. After World War II, Long Island was radically transformed, from a rural, agrarian expanse, to a sprawling suburban landscape. Affordable housing for returning GI’s, coupled with modern bridges and highways, attracted unprecedented numbers of people from New York City, to Long Island. The ensuing Baby Boom fueled a tremendous demand for electricity.

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LILCO – Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant

To keep up with demand, LILCO constructed Shoreham, a billion-plus dollar nuclear power generating station, on Long Island Sound. Although the plant was completed, Shoreham, was never put into service. By the late 1970s, the No Nukes movement had taken root in the public’s conscience. The Three Mile Island incident, and movies like The China Syndrome, led to a deep suspicion of nuclear-generated power. By the time of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, Shoreham was on thin ice, and the plant was decommissioned shortly thereafter. However, during the construction of the Shoreham plant many workers were exposed to asbestos-containing materials.

Expansion of LILCO

At one point, LILCO provided power to countless businesses, and more than 2.7 New Yorkers. Accordingly, LILCO had tremendous electric generating capacity. LILCO facilities combined for a capability exceeding 3,690 megawatts. In order to pull off this level of generation, LILCO operated multiple steam-powered generation facilities to meet its base load. Additionally, dozens of peaking plants remained at-the-ready, to come online during times of high demand for electricity. Although LILCO’s steam powered plants accounted for roughly two-thirds of the megawatts generated, peaking plants were constructed on 11 sites across Long Island, between 1962 and 1975, including West Babylon, West Hampton, Holtsville, Glenwood, Shoreham, Wading River, and Southold. New peaking plants were constructed, as demands grew commensurate with Long Island’s population.

LILCO – E.W. Barrett Power Station

To meet demand for the massive post-war baseload, LILCO relied on three massive power plants. Taking advantage of the surrounding ocean, these plants were cooled by seawater. The first, E.W. Barrett, was commissioned in 1956. E.F. Barrett started life as a coal-burning, steam-driven facility, but was later retrofitted to run on both gas, and oil. The plant is situated in Island Park, on Barnum’s Channel, in western Nassau County, and is part of the Town of Hempstead. To keep up with ever-growing demand, a second 190 megawatt steam-driven unit was added in 1963. LILCO planned on adding more units, but Barnum Channel proved incapable of providing sufficient cooling water. So in the early 1970s, LILCO constructed 12 gas turbine-generators to produce an additional 305 megawatts of generating capability.

LILCO – Port Jefferson Station

In 1958, LILCO added the Post Jefferson station. The 64 acre plant sits on Port Jefferson Harbor’s southwest shore. Once again, LILCO relied on an initial 190 megawatt boiler, and once again, rising demand necessitated a second unit, in 1960. Two subsequent steam-electric boilers followed later. Although Port Jefferson was designed to burn coal, it too, was later converted for natural gas and fuel oil.

LILCO – Northport Power Station

The Northport station is massive. Consisting of 4 “units”, the plant occupies 250 acres on a deep water North Shore site. Northport is comprised of four 388 megawatt nominal turbine generator steam boilers. The four turbines came online over the ten year period, between 1967 and 1977. The boilers and turbines are several stories tall. The 4 large smoke stacks from the Northport can be seen from miles away.

Asbestos Exposure During the Construction of LILCO Power Plants

In constructing these plants, LILCO employed various contractors, including Treadwell Corp., T.C. O’Connor, and Robert Keasbey. Combustion Engineering manufactured, erected, and supplied LILCO with massive 8-10 story boilers. Contractors, including Robert Keasbey, insulated the boilers with massive quantities of asbestos-containing insulation. Insulators stood atop the boilers, spraying copious quantities of this deadly mixture throughout the plants. This resulted in horrendous overspray, requiring powerhouse workers to blow off excess insulation with compressed air.

Additionally, insulators cut and installed asbestos-containing block insulation on the boilers, precipitators, turbines, and miles of piping serving LILCO’s generating plants. Worse, the block insulation was held in place with asbestos-containing cement. Insulators mixed the powdered cement with water and trowels. This process not only caused immediate asbestos exposures, but ensured there would be a legacy of exposure for all the powerhouse workers who subsequently disturbed the insulation materials.

Because LILCO failed to isolate this dusty asbestos work from the other construction operations, these practices resulted in a perpetual mass of airborne, highly carcinogenic asbestos fibers swirling around LILCO’s plants. Tragically, countless workers were placed at elevated risks for developing catastrophic asbestos-related injuries, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer, because asbestos was known to cause disease in humans, as far back as 1898. Throughout the early to mid-20th Century, numerous articles and reports were published regarding the hazards of asbestos. These publications were readily available to LILCO, its contractors, and the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.

LILCO even employed numerous physicians while constructing its powerhouses. LILCO was also a member of the National Safety Council from 1930 to 1984. As such, LILCO would have directly received extensive information about the dangers associated with asbestos. LILCO could have insisted that alternative materials were substituted in place of asbestos. Exhaust systems could have captured fibers. Sprayed water could have prevented asbestos dust from spreading throughout the plants. LILCO could have protected bystander workers by isolated them from those working with asbestos. LILCO could have coordinated the work of the various trades to assure that bystanders were not exposed to dangerous asbestos work. Some manufacturers failed to provide warnings about asbestos products used at LILCO plants. As a result of the dangerous conditions at LILCO, generations of powerhouse workers were needlessly exposed to deadly asbestos inside LILCO’s plants. Sometimes, powerhouse workers even exposed their families by bringing asbestos fibers home, on their clothing.

In 2014, Levy Konigsberg attorney Jerome Block won a 7 million dollar verdict on behalf of Ralph North a contract worker who developed mesothelioma after worked for years at the Northport Power Station many decades earlier. Mr. North was a welder and was exposed to asbestos because LILCO required him to perform his work in close proximity to asbestos insulation contractors that were creating asbestos dust. The jury found LILCO liable because it was negligent and exercised supervisory control over the dangerous work of contractors that exposed Mr. North to asbestos. For more information on this landmark verdict, click here.

Asbestos–related diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer, are devastating. Levy Konigsberg has been representing powerhouse workers for more than 30 years. The firm was founded with the mission of obtaining justice for hardworking families, affected by mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Levy Konigsberg is nationally recognized for its landmark verdicts on behalf of injured powerhouse workers.

If you, or a loved one, have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or lung cancer, after working at a LILCO power plant, call Levy Konigsberg today, for a free consultation.

We handle mesothelioma lawsuits against major companies that exposed people to asbestos and put their health at risk.

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Why Choose Levy Konigsberg?

Since the 1980s, Levy Konigsberg has evolved into a nationwide powerhouse for mesothelioma litigation in the U.S. Our national mesothelioma lawyers have represented numerous individuals and groups of workers, successfully securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts.

 

Our top-rated mesothelioma lawyers have:

  • A massive knowledge of asbestos law and science
  • Decades of experience to their legal practices
  • Tried hundreds of asbestos and mesothelioma cases before juries
  • Secured record mesothelioma and asbestos compensation verdicts
  • Achieved some of the highest peer reviews and ratings available
  • Helped hundreds of satisfied clients

Additionally, we offer:

  • A caring and understanding approach to your case
  • Personalized attention and counsel based on each unique case
  • No upfront costs for handling your mesothelioma case
  • Fast and efficient handling of your mesothelioma case
  • Frequent case updates and reliable attorney accessibility

Understanding the science of asbestos exposure is an invaluable resource. One of the many benefits of our early involvement in mesothelioma litigation is our access to pioneering researchers and experts in this complex and ever-changing medical field. We put these experts to work on behalf of our clients, in the courtroom and in treatment of their disease.

Our lawyers bring to bear on every case a level of experience that can only come from decades of working together toward a common goal—maximum compensation for mesothelioma victims and their families.

Each new generation of mesothelioma attorneys at the firm acquires the skills, techniques, and knowledge of our senior partners through mentoring relationships. Not only does this benefit every lawyer, but it also benefits our clients in the form of consistently successful representation.

 

A Long History of Success in Mesothelioma Cases

Countless lawyers who advertise themselves as mesothelioma attorneys have never actually handled an asbestos case before. In fact, they refer them out to real mesothelioma lawyers for a fee.

That is not how we operate.

We are true, experienced mesothelioma attorneys who personally work on each case from beginning to end. We are always happy to meet our clients, whether at our New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, or Maryland offices, at a client’s home or hospital, or anywhere in the country.

Our legal team has succeeded by negotiating tirelessly with manufacturers of asbestos products and their insurance companies, no matter how influential or uncooperative they are. We are even often able to recover compensation from companies that have long been bankrupt.

Most defense lawyers are familiar with our solid reputation and credentials and know in advance that we will not settle for less than the best possible offer. They know that we build every mesothelioma and asbestos case as if it is going to trial, and we have taken hundreds of cases to juries when a fair settlement had not been offered.

The mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg have also served as lead counsel in major state and federal mass consolidation cases designed to benefit many hundreds of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other types of asbestos-related diseases.

We are proud of the work our lawyers do on behalf of our clients, often in groundbreaking cases against the toughest defendants. Our law firm has obtained landmark asbestos and mesothelioma jury verdicts for exposures to welding rods, cable, asbestos gaskets and packing, commercial talc, and industrial equipment, including the first-ever jury verdicts against welding rod, cable, and commercial talk manufacturers.

Our law firm is frequently referenced by the legal press for our association with the largest and landmark asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts in virtually every category, including various jurisdictions, types of asbestos products involved, and forms of asbestos exposure.

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for victims of mesothelioma and asbestos cancers, and we are prepared to fight for you.

 

Providing Your Case with the Individual Attention It Deserves

Unfortunately, many law firms today use a generalized approach to handling cases of the same type, even those as complex as mesothelioma cases.

With a goal of cutting back on the time spent on each case, they use broad-brush practices and techniques to process cases as fast as they can, often risking the possibility of missing important details in a case and, thus, undermining the goal of negotiating the best possible compensation for their clients.

Contrary to such mentality, we treat every case as if it was our only one. We investigate each case with a team of lawyers, paralegals, and leading experts in the field, all while being in constant communication with the clients, to ensure that we have done everything we could to reach the full potential of each individual case.

In many courts, mesothelioma cases are treated urgently and given high priority. This is particularly true if the claimant is alive. In some jurisdictions, the entire case can be resolved within four to five months; in others, it can take longer.

Here, at Levy Konigsberg, our mesothelioma cancer attorneys do everything possible to avoid delays and move our clients’ cases as quickly as we can. We accomplish this in large part due to the coordinated work of our team members and the fact that every mesothelioma case goes through a strict control and supervision, including regular follow-ups and reviews by the lead lawyers.

Our mesothelioma attorneys update clients on a regular basis, so that they always know of every important development on their case and that it is being taken care of. Our lawyers and support staff take every phone call with a high level of priority and try to answer them on the spot.

If unavailable at that very moment, we call clients back as promptly as possible. It is not uncommon that our mesothelioma attorneys provide clients with their personal cell phone numbers to address any urgent questions that the clients may have in the future.

 

Reach Out to Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys Today for a Free Consultation

Our mesothelioma attorneys fight for justice on behalf of innocent people, including the victims of deadly asbestos exposure. Companies that knew the threat asbestos poses must be held accountable for the illnesses and harm that resulted from their negligence. If you were exposed to asbestos, the mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Konigsberg are ready to help.

Our partners have been honored with an AV® Preeminent™ rating, the highest given, from the nationwide Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Year after year, our partners are designated by their peers as Super Lawyers® and as the Best Lawyers® in America.

While we are proud of our awards and accolades, our clients remain the central and most important part of our practice. Their satisfaction is our top priority. We understand that every client’s case is their whole life. Our attorneys treat each client with the care they deserve, addressing their unique needs and doing our utmost to help them put their life back together as much as possible.

We offer a free initial consultation, and cover the expenses of building your case, so there is no cost to you unless we recover compensation for you.

We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Cases of Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma News

ATTENTION: Mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma attorneys. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

  • Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
  • Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
    • Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
    • File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
  • Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

NOTE: We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Since the 1970s, our founding partners were pioneers in championing the rights of asbestos and mesothelioma victims. In fact, Stan Levy was the first personal injury lawyer in the Northeast to pursue an asbestos case and one of the first mesothelioma attorneys in America.

Later, in 1985, he formed Levy Konigsberg with a mission to apply his extensive experience and legal knowledge to seek justice and financial compensation on behalf of asbestos and mesothelioma victims across the United States.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers.

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Levy Konigsberg LLP, a nationally recognized law firm, has built a legacy over three decades, securing billions in compensation for its clients. Led by award-winning attorneys, we specialize in representing individuals and families across the country who have suffered from asbestos exposure and devastating illnesses such as mesothelioma. Our top-rated trial practice holds corporations accountable for exposing workers and communities to asbestos, with numerous testimonials and successful case results.

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