Asbestos / Mesothelioma Statistics in Phoenix
~150
Annual Mesothelioma Diagnoses (AZ)
2 years
SOL from Diagnosis
Maricopa County Superior Court
Primary Litigation Venue
Copper mining, construction, military, railroad
Key Exposure Industries
Courts in Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa County Superior Court
201 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Phoenix
Mayo Clinic Arizona — Thoracic Surgery and Oncology
5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
2946 E Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Liability Considerations in Phoenix
Asbestos Exposure History in Phoenix and Arizona
Phoenix's explosive post-WWII growth required massive construction of homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure — all using asbestos-containing building materials standard in that era. The copper mining industry east and south of Phoenix (Globe, Miami, Hayden Smelter) created significant exposure for mining and smelter maintenance workers. Luke Air Force Base maintenance and overhaul operations exposed aircraft mechanics to asbestos in aircraft brake systems and engine compartment insulation. Arizona State University and government building construction throughout the 1960s and 1970s used asbestos spray fireproofing on structural steel. As a retirement destination, Phoenix also receives mesothelioma patients who worked in high-exposure industries in other states but now live in Arizona.