Editing Settlement Values by State (section)

=== California: National Leader at $1.6 Million Average ===

California dominates mesothelioma compensation nationally due to 235+ natural asbestos deposits, extensive Pacific coast shipyard operations, and plaintiff-favorable court systems. The state recorded 5,400 mesothelioma deaths between 1999-2020—the highest nationally—creating extensive legal precedent. Recent [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/california-asbestos-settlements/ California mesothelioma verdicts] include $75 million for a shipyard worker and $70.8 million for a Navy machinist, demonstrating the state's willingness to impose substantial corporate accountability.

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| style="padding:20px 25px 15px; font-style:italic; font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.6;" | "California's combination of historical asbestos industries and strong consumer protection laws creates favorable conditions for victims seeking fair compensation. The courts here have consistently recognized that companies knew about asbestos dangers and chose to prioritize profits over worker safety."
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| style="padding:5px 25px 20px; text-align:right;" | '''— Rod De Llano,''' Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano
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The state's natural asbestos deposits in the Coastal Range mountains and Sierra Nevada foothills created additional environmental exposure beyond occupational settings, expanding the pool of potential claimants. [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/california/ California mesothelioma lawyers] routinely handle cases involving shipyard workers from Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Mare Island, and Hunters Point, as well as refinery workers from the Los Angeles Basin petrochemical complex.

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| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" | '''⚠ California Deadline Warning:''' California enforces a '''one-year statute of limitations''' from diagnosis. This is among the shortest nationally. Contact an attorney immediately after diagnosis to preserve your rights to $1.6M+ average compensation.
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