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	<ref name="dandell-trust-payouts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		<ref name="dandell-trust-payouts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide], Danziger & De Llano</ref>
	<ref name="dandell-settlements">[https://dandell.com/settlements/ Mesothelioma Settlements], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		<ref name="dandell-settlements">[https://dandell.com/settlements/ Mesothelioma Settlements], Danziger & De Llano</ref>
	~~<ref name="dandell-veterans">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ Veterans & Mesothelioma Claims], Danziger & De Llano</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="dandell-ny">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/new-york/ New York Mesothelioma Lawyers], Danziger & De Llano</ref>~~
	~~<ref name="dandell-ca">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/california/ California Mesothelioma Lawyers], Danziger & De Llano</ref>~~
	<ref name="mlc-todd">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/entity/todd-shipyards/ Todd Shipyards], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-todd">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/entity/todd-shipyards/ Todd Shipyards], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
	<ref name="mlc-shipyard-legal">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-shipyard-legal">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
	<ref name="mlc-jm">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/johns-manville/ Johns-Manville \| Asbestos Use, Lawsuit and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-jm">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/johns-manville/ Johns-Manville \| Asbestos Use, Lawsuit and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
	<ref name="mlc-oc">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/owens-corning-corporation/ Owens Corning Corporation \| Asbestos Products and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-oc">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/owens-corning-corporation/ Owens Corning Corporation \| Asbestos Products and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
	~~<ref name="mlc-shipyards">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/entity/shipyards/ Shipyards & Dockyards Explained], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>~~
	<ref name="mnet-shipyard">[https://mesothelioma.net/shipyard-workers-asbestos-exposure/ Shipyard Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		<ref name="mnet-shipyard">[https://mesothelioma.net/shipyard-workers-asbestos-exposure/ Shipyard Workers and Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>
	<ref name="mnet-navy-ships">[https://mesothelioma.net/asbestos-navy-ships/ Asbestos in Navy Ships], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		<ref name="mnet-navy-ships">[https://mesothelioma.net/asbestos-navy-ships/ Asbestos in Navy Ships], Mesothelioma.net</ref>
	~~<ref name="mnet-veterans">[https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-and-veterans/ Mesothelioma and Veterans], Mesothelioma.net</ref>~~
	<ref name="mnet-secondary">[https://mesothelioma.net/secondary-asbestos-exposure/ Secondary Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		<ref name="mnet-secondary">[https://mesothelioma.net/secondary-asbestos-exposure/ Secondary Asbestos Exposure], Mesothelioma.net</ref>
	<ref name="mattorney">[https://www.mesotheliomaattorney.com Mesothelioma Attorney Resources], MesotheliomaAttorney.com</ref>		<ref name="mattorney">[https://www.mesotheliomaattorney.com Mesothelioma Attorney Resources], MesotheliomaAttorney.com</ref>

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 == Executive Summary ==

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	== Executive Summary ==		== Executive Summary ==

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	=== Highest-Risk Occupations ===		=== Highest-Risk Occupations ===

	'''Insulators''' faced the highest risks, experiencing fiber concentrations of 2-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current OSHA limits. A Puget Sound Naval Shipyard study found 21% of pipe coverers showed pulmonary abnormalities, the highest rate among all trades.		'''[[Insulation Workers\|Insulators]]''' faced the highest risks, experiencing fiber concentrations of 2-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current OSHA limits. A Puget Sound Naval Shipyard study found 21% of pipe coverers showed pulmonary abnormalities, the highest rate among all trades.

	'''Boilermakers and pipefitters''' formed the second tier, regularly encountering 2-8 fibers/cc in confined boiler compartments. Recent measurements showed boilermaker slag removal operations generated 1.171 fibers/mL—exceeding OSHA's limit by tenfold.		'''[[Boilermakers]] and [[Plumbers and Pipefitters\|pipefitters]]''' formed the second tier, regularly encountering 2-8 fibers/cc in confined boiler compartments. Recent measurements showed boilermaker slag removal operations generated 1.171 fibers/mL—exceeding OSHA's limit by tenfold.

	'''Electricians''' drilling through asbestos panels encountered 0.5-2 fibers/cc during short-duration peaks.		'''[[Electricians and Asbestos Exposure\|Electricians]]''' drilling through asbestos panels encountered 0.5-2 fibers/cc during short-duration peaks.

	'''Welders''' using asbestos-coated welding rods faced 0.5-3 fibers/cc from coating breakdown.		'''[[Welders and Asbestos Exposure\|Welders]]''' using asbestos-coated welding rods faced 0.5-3 fibers/cc from coating breakdown.

	'''Laborers''' tasked with cleanup faced particularly high exposures of 2-10 fibers/cc—the highest among non-specialist trades—as sweeping re-suspended settled fibers.		'''Laborers''' tasked with cleanup faced particularly high exposures of 2-10 fibers/cc—the highest among non-specialist trades—as sweeping re-suspended settled fibers.
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	* '''22-fold increased risk''' of asbestosis death (SMR 2,277)		* '''22-fold increased risk''' of asbestosis death (SMR 2,277)
	* '''6-fold increased risk''' of pleural mesothelioma (SMR 575)		* '''6-fold increased risk''' of pleural [[Understanding Your Diagnosis\|mesothelioma]] (SMR 575)
	* '''54% increased lung cancer risk''' (SMR 154)		* '''54% increased lung cancer risk''' (SMR 154)
	* '''22.6%''' of lung cancer deaths resulted directly from asbestos exposure		* '''22.6%''' of lung cancer deaths resulted directly from asbestos exposure
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	== How Did Secondary Exposure Affect Todd Families? ==		== How Did Secondary Exposure Affect Todd Families? ==

	Secondary ~~exposure~~ created an additional victim population never employed by Todd Shipyards.		[[Secondary Exposure]] created an additional victim population never employed by Todd Shipyards.

	=== The George Kraemer Case ===		=== The George Kraemer Case ===
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	== What Compensation Is Available for Todd Workers? ==		== What Compensation Is Available for Todd Workers? ==

	=== VA Benefits ===		=== [[Veterans Benefits\|VA Benefits]] ===

	Veterans exposed on Todd-built vessels can access:		Veterans exposed on Todd-built vessels can access:
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	* Aid & Attendance benefits		* Aid & Attendance benefits

	=== Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts ===		=== [[Asbestos Trust Funds\|Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts]] ===

	Over $30 billion available across 60+ active trusts. Key trusts for Todd workers include:		Over $30 billion available across 60+ active trusts. Key trusts for Todd workers include:
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	=== Multi-Track Strategy ===		=== Multi-Track Strategy ===

	# '''VA benefits''' - No statute of limitations for veterans		# '''[[Veterans Benefits\|VA benefits]]''' - No statute of limitations for veterans
	# '''Asbestos bankruptcy trusts''' - 60+ trusts available		# '''Asbestos bankruptcy trusts''' - 60+ trusts available
	# '''Third-party lawsuits''' - Against solvent manufacturers		# '''Third-party lawsuits''' - Against solvent manufacturers
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	Families of deceased Todd workers can pursue wrongful death claims, which often result in substantial compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and the loss of companionship. These claims remain available even after the worker's death, providing a pathway for surviving spouses and children to receive compensation for their loved one's exposure.		Families of deceased Todd workers can pursue wrongful death claims, which often result in substantial compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and the loss of companionship. These claims remain available even after the worker's death, providing a pathway for surviving spouses and children to receive compensation for their loved one's exposure.

			== See Also ==

			* [[New York Shipbuilding]]
			* [[Kaiser Shipyards]]
			* [[Bethlehem Shipbuilding]]
			* [[Fore River Shipyard]]
			* [[Insulation Workers]]
			* [[Boilermakers]]
			* [[Electricians and Asbestos Exposure]]
			* [[Factory Workers and Asbestos Exposure]]
			* [[Asbestos Trust Funds]]
			* [[Veterans Benefits]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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|author=Rod De Llano, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano
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== About Todd Shipyards ==

This page will provide comprehensive information about todd shipyards and asbestos exposure, including exposure history, health risks, and compensation options available to affected workers and their families.

== Key Facts ==

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* '''Major ship repair network'''
* Operated: 1916-2001
* Facilities in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston
* Specialized in ship repair and conversion
* '''Trust Funds Available:''' 60+ active trusts hold over $30 billion for asbestos victims
* '''Legal Help:''' Experienced mesothelioma attorneys can help recover compensation
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== Compensation Options ==

Workers exposed to asbestos may be eligible for multiple forms of compensation:

* '''Asbestos Trust Funds''' — Over 60 active trusts with $30+ billion available
* '''Personal Injury Lawsuits''' — Against companies that manufactured or used asbestos products
* '''Veterans Benefits''' — VA disability compensation for service-related exposure
* '''Workers' Compensation''' — State programs for occupational illness

== Related Resources ==

* [[Shipyard_Exposure_Index|Shipyard Exposure Index]]
* [[Asbestos_Trust_Funds|Asbestos Trust Funds]]
* [[Asbestos_Products_Database|Asbestos Products Database]]

== Get Help Today ==

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== References ==

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[[Category:Mesothelioma]]
[[Category:Commercial Shipyard]]
[[Category:Asbestos Exposure]]

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	Todd Shipyards Corporation exposed tens of thousands of workers to deadly asbestos fibers across its century-long operations (1916-2011), operating 12+ major shipyards nationwide from Brooklyn, New York to Seattle, Washington and building over 1,000 vessels while using 24-465 tons of asbestos per ship. Founded through William H. Todd's 1916 acquisition of multiple existing yards, including the historic Erie Basin facility in Brooklyn where the USS Monitor's engines were built, Todd became America's largest independent shipbuilder with facilities spanning both coasts and the Gulf of Mexico. During World War II, Todd employed 57,000 workers at peak, building over 1,000 vessels including 45 destroyers, 56 escort carriers, and 208 Liberty ships while repairing 23,000 additional ships, ranking 26th among U.S. corporations in wartime production value.		Todd Shipyards Corporation exposed tens of thousands of workers to deadly asbestos fibers across its century-long operations (1916-2011), operating 12+ major shipyards nationwide from Brooklyn, New York to Seattle, Washington and building over 1,000 vessels while using 24-465 tons of asbestos per ship. Founded through William H. Todd's 1916 acquisition of multiple existing yards, including the historic Erie Basin facility in Brooklyn where the USS Monitor's engines were built, Todd became America's largest independent shipbuilder with facilities spanning both coasts and the Gulf of Mexico. During World War II, Todd employed 57,000 workers at peak, building over 1,000 vessels including 45 destroyers, 56 escort carriers, and 208 Liberty ships while repairing 23,000 additional ships, ranking 26th among U.S. corporations in wartime production value.

	Workers face devastating health consequences from Todd exposure. Epidemiological studies document a 22-fold increased risk of asbestosis death and 6-fold increased risk of mesothelioma among shipyard workers. Insulators faced fiber concentrations of 2-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current OSHA limits—while even laborers tasked with cleanup faced the highest exposures among non-specialist trades at 2-10 fibers/cc. The company's 1987 bankruptcy filing demonstrated the massive financial impact of asbestos liabilities, with the company facing almost 500 asbestos claims by 2010 and eventual acquisition by Vigor Industrial for $130 million in 2011.		Workers face devastating health consequences from Todd exposure. Epidemiological studies document a 22-fold increased risk of asbestosis death and 6-fold increased risk of [[Mesothelioma\|mesothelioma]] among shipyard workers. Insulators faced fiber concentrations of 2-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current OSHA limits—while even laborers tasked with cleanup faced the highest exposures among non-specialist trades at 2-10 fibers/cc. The company's 1987 bankruptcy filing demonstrated the massive financial impact of asbestos liabilities, with the company facing almost 500 asbestos claims by 2010 and eventual acquisition by Vigor Industrial for $130 million in 2011.

	Multiple compensation pathways remain available for Todd workers. VA benefits provide up to $4,044.91 monthly for mesothelioma, while asbestos trust funds exceeding $30 billion offer average total recoveries of $300,000-$400,000 from multiple trusts. Third-party lawsuits average $1-5 million for mesothelioma cases, with the landmark George Kraemer case resulting in a $10 million award for secondary exposure from a father's work clothes at Todd Seattle during the 1940s. Maritime workers can pursue Jones Act claims if they spent 30%+ time on vessels, accessing full damages without compensation caps.		Multiple compensation pathways remain available for Todd workers. [[VA Benefits\|VA benefits]] provide up to $4,044.91 monthly for mesothelioma, while asbestos trust funds exceeding $30 billion offer average total recoveries of $300,000-$400,000 from multiple trusts. Third-party lawsuits average $1-5 million for mesothelioma cases, with the landmark George Kraemer case resulting in a $10 million award for secondary exposure from a father's work clothes at Todd Seattle during the 1940s. Maritime workers can pursue Jones Act claims if they spent 30%+ time on vessels, accessing full damages without compensation caps.

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	During World War II, Todd employed 57,000 workers at peak, ranking 26th among U.S. corporations in wartime production value.		During World War II, Todd employed 57,000 workers at peak, ranking 26th among U.S. corporations in wartime production value.

	"Todd Shipyards represents one of the most geographically widespread asbestos exposure<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/maritime Maritime Industry], OSHA</ref> events in American history," explains '''David Foster''', Client Advocate at Danziger & De Llano. "Workers at facilities from Brooklyn to Seattle all faced similar deadly exposures."		"Todd Shipyards represents one of the most geographically widespread [[Asbestos Exposure\|asbestos exposure]]<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/maritime Maritime Industry], OSHA</ref> events in American history," explains '''David Foster''', Client Advocate at Danziger & De Llano. "Workers at facilities from Brooklyn to Seattle all faced similar deadly exposures."

	The geographic diversity of Todd's operations created unique challenges for workers seeking compensation, as statutes of limitations and legal requirements vary significantly between states. However, this also means that workers may have options to pursue claims in jurisdictions with more favorable laws, depending on where their exposure occurred and where they currently reside.		The geographic diversity of Todd's operations created unique challenges for workers seeking compensation, as statutes of limitations and legal requirements vary significantly between states. However, this also means that workers may have options to pursue claims in jurisdictions with more favorable laws, depending on where their exposure occurred and where they currently reside.
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	* '''7.6% of sons''' showed changes from household exposure		* '''7.6% of sons''' showed changes from household exposure

	NIOSH documented four deaths from pleural mesothelioma among 115 household contacts studied, demonstrating that family members faced measurable mortality risk despite never entering a shipyard.		NIOSH documented four deaths from [[Pleural Mesothelioma\|pleural mesothelioma]] among 115 household contacts studied, demonstrating that family members faced measurable mortality risk despite never entering a shipyard.

	"We've represented numerous family members who developed mesothelioma from secondary exposure," notes '''Yvette Abrego''', Client Advocate at Danziger & De Llano. "These cases are fully compensable."		"We've represented numerous family members who developed mesothelioma from secondary exposure," notes '''Yvette Abrego''', Client Advocate at Danziger & De Llano. "These cases are fully compensable."
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	=== Geographic Diversity of Todd Claims ===		=== Geographic Diversity of Todd Claims ===

	The nationwide distribution of Todd facilities means that workers from coast to coast faced similar exposures but may pursue claims under different state laws. Each state where Todd operated has its own statute of limitations, procedural requirements, and legal precedents that affect compensation outcomes. This geographic complexity requires experienced legal counsel who understand the variations between jurisdictions and can identify the most advantageous venue for each worker's specific situation.		The nationwide distribution of Todd facilities means that workers from coast to coast faced similar exposures but may pursue claims under different state laws. Each state where Todd operated has its own [[Statute of Limitations\|statute of limitations]], procedural requirements, and legal precedents that affect compensation outcomes. This geographic complexity requires experienced legal counsel who understand the variations between jurisdictions and can identify the most advantageous venue for each worker's specific situation.

	Workers who transferred between Todd facilities—a common practice during the company's century of operations—may have exposure claims spanning multiple states. These multi-state exposure histories can strengthen claims by demonstrating consistent exposure patterns across facilities while also creating opportunities to pursue claims in jurisdictions with more favorable laws.		Workers who transferred between Todd facilities—a common practice during the company's century of operations—may have exposure claims spanning multiple states. These multi-state exposure histories can strengthen claims by demonstrating consistent exposure patterns across facilities while also creating opportunities to pursue claims in jurisdictions with more favorable laws.

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	\|description=Todd Shipyards exposed tens of thousands of workers to asbestos across 12+ facilities nationwide. Learn about 22x asbestosis risk and compensation options.		\|description=Todd Shipyards exposed tens of thousands of workers to asbestos across 12+ facilities nationwide. Learn about 22x asbestosis risk and compensation options.
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	During World War II, Todd employed 57,000 workers at peak, ranking 26th among U.S. corporations in wartime production value.		During World War II, Todd employed 57,000 workers at peak, ranking 26th among U.S. corporations in wartime production value.

	"Todd Shipyards represents one of the most geographically widespread asbestos exposure events in American history," explains '''David Foster''', Client Advocate at Danziger & De Llano. "Workers at facilities from Brooklyn to Seattle all faced similar deadly exposures."		"Todd Shipyards represents one of the most geographically widespread asbestos exposure<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/maritime Maritime Industry], OSHA</ref> events in American history," explains '''David Foster''', Client Advocate at Danziger & De Llano. "Workers at facilities from Brooklyn to Seattle all faced similar deadly exposures."

	The geographic diversity of Todd's operations created unique challenges for workers seeking compensation, as statutes of limitations and legal requirements vary significantly between states. However, this also means that workers may have options to pursue claims in jurisdictions with more favorable laws, depending on where their exposure occurred and where they currently reside.		The geographic diversity of Todd's operations created unique challenges for workers seeking compensation, as statutes of limitations and legal requirements vary significantly between states. However, this also means that workers may have options to pursue claims in jurisdictions with more favorable laws, depending on where their exposure occurred and where they currently reside.
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	Workers who both smoked and experienced asbestos exposure showed 25-90 times higher lung cancer risk than unexposed non-smokers, following a multiplicative rather than additive model.		Workers who both smoked and experienced asbestos exposure showed 25-90 times higher lung cancer risk than unexposed non-smokers, following a multiplicative rather than additive model.

	"The devastating statistics confirm that Todd Shipyards workers faced some of the highest occupational asbestos exposure risks in American industrial history," explains '''Paul Danziger''', Founding Partner at Danziger & De Llano.		"The devastating statistics confirm that Todd Shipyards workers faced some of the highest occupational<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/default.html Asbestos], CDC/NIOSH</ref> asbestos exposure risks in American industrial history," explains '''Paul Danziger''', Founding Partner at Danziger & De Llano.

	== How Did Secondary Exposure Affect Todd Families? ==		== How Did Secondary Exposure Affect Todd Families? ==
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	=== Multi-Track Strategy ===		=== Multi-Track Strategy ===

	# '''[[Veterans Benefits\|VA benefits]]''' - No statute of limitations for veterans		# '''[[Veterans Benefits\|VA benefits]]''' - No statute of limitations for veterans<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/asbestos/ VA Asbestos Exposure], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref>
	# '''Asbestos bankruptcy trusts''' - 60+ trusts available		# '''Asbestos bankruptcy trusts''' - 60+ trusts available
	# '''Third-party lawsuits''' - Against solvent manufacturers		# '''Third-party lawsuits''' - Against solvent manufacturers