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Our Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Settlements & Verdicts

Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawsuits award between $1 Million and $11.4 Million on average, depending on whether your case resolves through an out-of-court settlement or trial verdict.

At Sokolove Law, our mesothelioma lawyers have secured over $5.5 Billion total for families impacted by asbestos exposure, including more than $207 Million for those in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania mesothelioma settlements and verdicts we've secured include:

• $4.96 Million for a Mifflinburg laborer diagnosed with mesothelioma
• $4.69 Million to a stage 3 mesothelioma victim in Pittsburgh
• $3.85 Million for a U.S. Navy veteran and welder in Fairfield
• $3.79 Million to an Ephrata sheet metal worker
• $3.73 Million for a Clarion truck driver
• $3.68 Million to a first-grade teacher in Eynon
• $3.42 Million for a U.S. Navy veteran
• $3.38 Million to a husband and wife from Philadelphia
• $2.92 Million for a structural engineer with epithelioid mesothelioma
• $2.37 Million to an electrician in Sewickley
• $2.84 Million for a U.S. Navy veteran and elevator mechanic in Freedom
• $2.56 Million to a boatswain in the U.S. Navy and shipwright after service
• $3.4 Million for a U.S. Army veteran in Huntingdon with peritoneal mesothelioma
• $3.9 Million to a U.S. Air Force veteran in Pottstown
• $4.21 Million for an Erie woman with malignant mesothelioma

Mesothelioma compensation comes from asbestos-related companies that knew of the dangers of the mineral but failed to take steps to warn workers or the public to keep making money.

While there’s never a guarantee of compensation, our Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers will fight to access the most money as quickly as possible. Many of our clients start receiving compensation in as few as 90 days of contacting us.

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Who Can Work with Our Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Law Firm?

In general, a Pennsylvania mesothelioma law firm may be able to help anyone who developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease after being exposed to asbestos, as well as their family members.

Your legal team must be able to connect your diagnosis to past asbestos exposure. This often involves reviewing employment records, identifying asbestos-containing products, interviewing witnesses, and uncovering decades-old exposure histories.

Our Pennsylvania asbestos law firm can help:

• Patients with illnesses like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis
• Family members, such as the victim’s spouses and children
• Estate representatives in the case of wrongful death

"Our primary role in the very beginning stages of a mesothelioma lawsuit is to be detectives. We have to find products that were around the victim during the time of their exposure to asbestos."
– Jim Sokolove, Founder (Retired 2013)

Asbestos victims may not remember the specific products or job sites tied to their exposure, but our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys have the resources and experience to trace asbestos exposure and build strong claims.

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations

In Pennsylvania, laws called statutes of limitations place strict deadlines on filing a mesothelioma lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death.

The mesothelioma statute of limitations in Pennsylvania generally gives victims 2 years after the date of a diagnosis or a loved one's passing to file a mesothelioma lawsuit (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524(8)).

Missing the filing deadline could prevent you from recovering compensation that you're entitled to. That's why it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after a diagnosis or the loss of a loved one.

Call (800) 647-3434 now to find out if you may be eligible to file a Pennsylvania mesothelioma claim.

Filing a Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Lawsuit: What to Expect

Families pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit typically go through a process that involves pinpointing where asbestos exposure occurred, collecting evidence, and seeking compensation from the companies responsible.

The majority of mesothelioma lawsuits end in a settlement, so most families never have to set foot in court to receive compensation.

Filing a Pennsylvania asbestos lawsuit generally involves:

• Speaking with an experienced Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyer
• Investigating work history and asbestos exposure
• Gathering medical records and other supporting evidence
• Filing claims against the companies responsible for your exposure
• Negotiating settlements and seeking compensation from asbestos trust funds
• Taking your case to trial if a settlement is unable to be reached

When you work with Sokolove Law, our mesothelioma attorneys can guide you through each step of the legal process, so you can focus on your treatments and daily routine.

1. Find the Best Mesothelioma Lawyer Near You

At Sokolove Law, our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys offer free legal consultations to determine whether you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation.

During your consultation, we'll discuss your work history, military service, and other potential sources of asbestos exposure. You just need to tell us your story — we'll figure out the rest.

If you have a case, we can meet you wherever and whenever is most convenient for you, at no cost.

We understand that a mesothelioma diagnosis can place enormous physical, emotional, and financial stress on families, which is why we work quickly to begin investigating claims, often within 24 hours of your initial call.

“I was shocked at how fast Sokolove Law called me. Two days later, they were meeting with me at my house. I was in a mild shock, but it was a good shock.”
– Dennis, Firm Mesothelioma Client

2. We'll Gather Evidence to Build Your Case

Mesothelioma can take decades to develop after asbestos exposure, often appearing 20 to 50 years later. As a result, many victims don't remember the specific products, job sites, or companies that exposed them to asbestos.

At Sokolove Law, we've spent decades investigating asbestos exposure and have built extensive databases containing information on:

• Asbestos-containing products
• Known asbestos exposure sites
• Companies that manufactured, supplied, or installed asbestos materials

Using employment records, work histories, product information, and other evidence, our team can help identify the sources of your exposure and build the strongest mesothelioma case possible on your behalf.

3. File Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Claims

Once the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure have been identified, your legal team can begin filing claims on your behalf. An experienced Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyer can help ensure all filing requirements and deadlines are met.

Patients and their families may be eligible for compensation from multiple Pennsylvania mesothelioma claims, including asbestos lawsuits, trust fund claims, and VA benefit claims.

We review every potential source of compensation available to you, allowing our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys to pursue multiple claims simultaneously when appropriate and maximize your potential financial recovery.

4. Negotiate Mesothelioma Settlements

Your legal team will work to negotiate mesothelioma settlements with the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure on your behalf. The average settlement for mesothelioma is over $1 Million.

In Allegheny County, the average number of defendants in asbestos cases increased from 151 in 2024 to 164 in 2025, second only to Kanawha, West Virginia, and victims may be eligible for a payout from each.

Most mesothelioma claims are resolved through settlements rather than trials, allowing families to receive compensation more quickly and with less hassle.

"Our clients could receive compensation in as few as 6 weeks. The more likelihood is 2 or 3 months, and then you'll probably continue receiving various compensation for another year."
– Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney of Sokolove Law

5. Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Trial Attorneys Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, we prepare every case as though it may go to trial. This approach helps us negotiate from a position of strength and ensures we're ready to fight for the compensation you deserve if a settlement cannot be reached.

Past Pennsylvania mesothelioma verdicts include:

• $14 Million to 3 U.S. Navy veterans who worked at the Philadelphia Naval shipyard
• $3.8 Million for a Washington Penn Plastics maintenance worker
• $2.3 Million from a Philadelphia County court to a draftsman at Lenox Instrument Company
• $400,000 for a Pennsylvania hairdresser with mesothelioma linked to talc
• $3.8 Million awarded to a Foster Wheeler boilermaker by an Allegheny County jury

When asbestos-related companies refuse to do the right thing, our Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers are prepared to stand up for you in court. We work tirelessly to build persuasive cases aimed at securing full compensation and accountability.

Our Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Lawyers Maximize Your Payouts

At Sokolove Law, we've helped more than 9,300 asbestos exposure victims nationwide, recovering over $5.5 Billion total. With more than 45 years of experience, we know what it takes to get the results families deserve.

Our Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers can help prove asbestos exposure and identify every source of compensation you may qualify for. Depending on your circumstances, compensation may be available through:

• Mesothelioma lawsuits
• Asbestos trust fund claims
• Veterans benefits

Many asbestos victims qualify for compensation from multiple sources. By conducting a thorough investigation and pursuing every available claim, our team works to maximize the financial support available to you and your family.

Filing Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Mesothelioma lawsuits award $1 Million to $11.4 Million on average, depending on whether your case settles or goes to court. These lawsuits are filed against the asbestos-related companies that made, sold, or used the products that contributed to your illness.

By working with our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys, you can get help:

• Tracing your asbestos exposure history and identifying the products and job sites involved
• Holding the manufacturers, suppliers, and other companies responsible for your exposure accountable
• Pursuing compensation to help cover medical expenses, lost income, and other financial burdens associated with mesothelioma

Over 99% of mesothelioma lawsuits result in settlements, meaning many victims and their families receive compensation without ever having to go to court.

If you've lost a loved one to mesothelioma, our Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers can also help you file an asbestos claim after death.

Pursuing Asbestos Trust Fund Claims

Many companies that manufactured or sold asbestos-containing products filed for bankruptcy after facing a flood of asbestos lawsuits. As part of the bankruptcy process, courts required them to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate current and future victims.

Depending on your exposure history, you may qualify to file claims with multiple trust funds, allowing you to pursue compensation from the comfort of your home while focusing on your health and treatment.

Pennsylvania workers may have claims against major asbestos trusts, including the $3.5 Billion Pittsburgh Corning Trust and the $2 Billion Armstrong World Industries Trust, which are funded by companies with deep roots in PA.

Mesothelioma VA Benefits for Veterans

If you or your loved one developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure during military service, you may qualify for VA benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Mesothelioma has a 100% disability rating, meaning veterans with this aggressive cancer may be eligible for over $3,930 a month in compensation and free health care.

Our VA-accredited lawyers can help you prepare and submit your claim, even if you've been denied VA benefits in the past. Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit won't impact your eligibility for VA benefits.

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Lawsuit Updates & News 2026

Pennsylvania has a long history of asbestos litigation due to the state's extensive manufacturing, mining, shipbuilding, and steel industries.

Recent Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawsuits have alleged that companies knew about the dangers of asbestos but failed to adequately warn workers.

Here are some of the latest PA asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuit updates:

• February 17, 2026: An Ohio court ruled that multiple asbestos claims against Pennsylvania-based Hillman Company could be treated as separate occurrences for insurance coverage purposes, potentially unlocking millions in additional coverage for asbestos liabilities.
• February 13, 2026: A Philadelphia jury awarded $250,000 to the family of a Pennsylvania woman who alleged that decades of using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused her ovarian cancer.
• January 22, 2025: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a landmark asbestos ruling in Estate of Herold v. University of Pittsburgh, expanding legal protections for families affected by take-home asbestos exposure.
• January 13, 2025: A Pittsburgh jury ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a talc trial, despite finding that the company was negligent and intentionally misrepresented the safety of their products.
• October 14, 2024: The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that an insurer may be required to cover asbestos-related claims brought by the spouse of a former Pennsylvania utility worker who developed mesothelioma after decades of occupational asbestos exposure.
• October 2, 2024: An Allegheny County jury awarded $3.8 Million to an Altoona boilermaker diagnosed with mesothelioma after finding Foster Wheeler fully liable for his asbestos exposure.
• August 2024: The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a $2.3 Million mesothelioma verdict against Lenox Instrument Company after finding sufficient evidence that a former employee was exposed to asbestos-containing products at work.
• April 2024: A court upheld a Pennsylvania mesothelioma verdict for the estate of a former hairdresser who developed the disease after years of using asbestos-contaminated talcum powder products in her salon.
• July 2022: A Pennsylvania jury awarded $3.8 Million to the family of a longtime Washington Penn Plastics maintenance worker who developed mesothelioma from industrial talc tainted with asbestos fibers.
• June 2019: Asbestos federal MDL 875 officially closed after 28 years. Based in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the consolidated multidistrict litigation served as the federal hub for asbestos personal injury claims, resolving nearly 187,000 cases over its lifetime.
• April 2009: Mesothelioma lawyers in Philadelphia, PA secured $14 Million for 3 U.S. Navy veterans who developed mesothelioma after working at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

As residents continue to be diagnosed with mesothelioma, claims against asbestos-related companies remain an important source of compensation.

These cases have helped families recover financial support for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Philadelphia Jury Awards $250,000 in Pennsylvania Talc Case

In February 2026, a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury awarded $250,000 to the family of a Pennsylvania woman who claimed that long-term use of Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder contributed to her ovarian cancer.

The victim allegedly used J&J baby powder from 1969 until 2017 and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. After her death in 2019 at age 68, her children continued pursuing the Pennsylvania talc lawsuit on her behalf.

Asbestos attorneys in Philadelphia​ secured $50,000 for the family's actual losses and $200,000 in punitive damages to punish the company for their wrongdoing.

Court Recognizes Pennsylvania Asbestos Claims​ for Secondhand Exposure

In January 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in Estate of Herold v. University of Pittsburgh that employers and premises owners may owe a duty of care to household members who are exposed to asbestos brought home on a worker's clothing.

The decision is considered one of the most significant Pennsylvania asbestos rulings in recent years because it strengthens the rights of spouses, children, and other family members affected by secondary asbestos exposure.

The case involved allegations that asbestos fibers were carried home by a University of Pittsburgh employee diagnosed with mesothelioma, exposing family members who never worked directly with asbestos-containing materials.

The court concluded that these claims could proceed under Pennsylvania law, recognizing that companies may be responsible not only for occupational asbestos exposure but also for harm to family members exposed outside the workplace.

Jury Tries to Award $22 Million in Pennsylvania Talc Trial

In January 2025, a jury in Allegheny County ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a case involving talc-based products that allegedly caused a Pennsylvania woman's ovarian cancer.

While jurors concluded that Johnson & Johnson had been negligent and had misrepresented the safety of their talc products, they also found that the victim had not proven that the company's actions caused her cancer.

After reaching that decision, jurors mistakenly continued deliberating on punitive damages and tried to award $22 Million against the company. However, because they had already determined that J&J was not legally responsible for the diagnosis, the award could not stand.

$3.8 Million Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Verdict

In October 2024, Pittsburgh mesothelioma attorneys​ secured a $3.8 Million mesothelioma verdict for a couple after an Allegheny County jury found boiler manufacturer Foster Wheeler responsible for the husband's cancer.

The 76-year-old resident of Altoona worked as a boilermaker for decades and spent 10 weeks of his career employed by Foster Wheeler, where he was allegedly exposed to asbestos while working around industrial equipment.

He was later diagnosed with mesothelioma and underwent treatment at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This included surgery to remove a portion of his lung.

$2.3 Million Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Verdict Upheld

In August 2024, the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a $2.3 Million mesothelioma verdict awarded to the family of a former draftsman and designer who developed mesothelioma after working for Lenox Instrument Company between 1974 and 1981.

The case originated in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, one of the nation's busiest asbestos litigation courts.

$400,000 Talc Mesothelioma Verdict for Hairdresser Affirmed

In April 2024, the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a $400,000 mesothelioma verdict, awarding talcum powder compensation to the estate of a former hairdresser who died from malignant pleural mesothelioma.

The woman reportedly owned and operated a salon in Pennsylvania and regularly used multiple talc-based products between approximately 1960 and 1985.

At trial, the estate presented evidence that several of the talcum powder products used by the hairdresser contained asbestos-contaminated talc sourced from the Val Chisone region of Italy.

$3.8 Million Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Verdict for Plastics Factory Worker

A Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas jury awarded $3.8 Million to the family of Daniel Rugg, a maintenance worker who developed mesothelioma after approximately 30 years at a plastics manufacturing facility operated by Washington Penn Plastics.

According to the Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawsuit, Rugg regularly handled 50-pound bags of industrial talc that were emptied into storage hoppers at the company's plant in Washington, PA.

Expert testimony showed that the talc contained asbestos fibers and that the company had access to testing results indicating asbestos contamination but failed to warn workers or require protective equipment.

$14 Million Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Lawsuit Verdict for 3 Shipyard Workers

A Philadelphia, PA mesothelioma law firm recovered $14 Million for 3 U.S. Navy veterans who developed mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure while working in shipyards.

The jury found that the former U.S. Navy officers developed mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos-laden pumps, valves, gaskets, and packing they handled while working at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

Two of the men worked for the shipyard from the 1960s to the 1980s, while the third worked there from 1961 to 1964, per the Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawsuit.

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Types of Pennsylvania Asbestos Attorneys

Pennsylvania asbestos lawyers can handle many types of cases involving asbestos exposure and related illnesses. Depending on your diagnosis and exposure, different types of Pennsylvania asbestos lawyers may be able to seek compensation on your behalf.

Our asbestos attorneys in Pennsylvania​ can help with cases involving mesothelioma, lung cancer, secondhand exposure, talcum powder, and more.

Mesothelioma Attorneys in Pennsylvania

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys can investigate your work history, military service, and other potential sources of exposure to identify the companies that may be responsible.

About 140 new mesothelioma cases are diagnosed throughout Pennsylvania per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Our team can seek payouts from multiple sources, including mesothelioma lawsuits, trust fund claims, and VA benefits to help with medical expenses, wage loss, and other expenses.

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Lawyers

If a patient dies prior to filing an asbestos claim or before their case is resolved, their family members or estate representative may be able to seek compensation with the help of our Pennsylvania mesothelioma wrongful death lawyers.

More than 17,700 Pennsylvanians have passed away from asbestos-related illnesses, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Wrongful death claims can allow families to access compensation for funeral costs, leftover medical bills, lost income, emotional distress, and more.

Pennsylvania Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyers

Asbestos exposure can also lead to lung cancer, especially in workers who came in contact with the toxic fibers over long periods. Thousands of job sites statewide resulted in many workers being exposed to asbestos.

Philadelphia asbestos lung cancer lawsuits increased from 133 in 2024 to 196 in 2024, a 47.4% jump, KCIC reported.

Our Pennsylvania lung cancer lawyers help patients figure out whether exposure may have played a role in their diagnosis and seek compensation from the at-fault companies.

Pennsylvania Talcum Powder Lawyers

Asbestos fibers have been found in dozens of talcum powder products, increasing the risk of mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, and other serious diseases.

In one case, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $3.8 Million to the family of a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma after decades of occupational exposure to asbestos-contaminated industrial talc at Washington Penn Plastics.

Our Pennsylvania talcum powder lawyers can help individuals who used contaminated talc products file lawsuits against manufacturers that failed to warn consumers about asbestos risks.

Pennsylvania Secondary Asbestos Exposure Lawyers

Secondary asbestos exposure can happen when workers carry microscopic asbestos fibers home on clothing or equipment, exposing family members.

"Even as an infant, my dad worked on the hydroelectric dam, and they had issues with asbestos, and he'd be bringing it home on his clothes."
– Alan Bonnin, U.S. Army Veteran & Mesothelioma Client

Our Pennsylvania secondhand asbestos exposure lawyers can help family members or roommates seek compensation if they developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease secondhand.

Hear from Our Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Clients

We’re committed to helping families throughout Pennsylvania seek justice and accountability after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Our team provides clients with personalized attention and strives to make the legal process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Hear from clients who secured justice with help from our Pennsylvania mesothelioma attorneys.

Fighting for a Pennsylvania Auto Mechanic with Mesothelioma

Theodore, known as “Teddy,” served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He also worked as a mechanic assistant, heavy equipment operator, and highway maintenance supervisor in New York, overseeing brake and clutch replacements.

Despite being 76 years old, Teddy was an active man who was chopping wood and performing chores around his Pennsylvania property when he suddenly found he couldn't breathe and felt a heavy weight in his chest. This incident led to his eventual diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma.

After learning that Teddy's asbestos exposure was linked to his career, his son Steve reached out to our Pennsylvania mesothelioma law firm for help. We fought on the family's behalf and secured the compensation they deserved.

"The money that we had received from the lawsuits, it's potentially generational money. It gave me the ability to buy my house. My brother bought a house. It had set us up financially that we can further benefit our lives for the better,” expressed Steve. “And his name is stamped on that, my dad's name is stamped on that."

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Video Summary: Decades after serving in the Vietnam War, Teddy was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer that eventually took his life. His son Steve shares how the family handled the loss and how Sokolove Law was able to help. View Transcript.

My name is Steve, and my father was diagnosed with mesothelioma. He was incredibly proud of being in the military. He was drafted and sent to Germany, where he worked as a cook during the Vietnam War. Being a veteran was his whole life, and it was the proudest thing he shared with people. He would always salute random strangers who were wearing veterans’ hats. When my brother signed up for the military, watching my dad feel that same pride all over again—seeing his son follow the same path he did—was really special. He was a pretty special person.

After he came home from the military, he got a job with the county. He was hired as a mechanic’s helper and worked in a garage where they would blow out brake pads and dust. The brake pads he was changing all contained asbestos. We also had a summer house in Pennsylvania, and one summer he went there to chop wood and take care of things around the house. Suddenly, he couldn’t breathe. It felt like there was a heavy weight on his chest, and he just couldn’t catch his breath.

He ended up going to the hospital, where doctors discovered he had a pleural effusion. There were five liters of fluid in his chest. After surgery, the doctor came in and told us, “You have mesothelioma.”

At first, getting my dad to treatment was fairly easy because he was still somewhat healthy. About a year and a half in, it became much harder. Physically, he just wasn’t able to handle it anymore. Every three weeks he had treatment, and every other week he had an MRI or CAT scan. It was a constant cycle—treatment, CAT scan, MRI—over and over again. It was draining. It was draining for him, and it was draining for me. It was just a lot to handle.

I’m really upset because I had been looking forward to making him a grandfather. I dreamed of bringing a baby home to him one day, and now I can’t.

There was no reason for him to die. Asbestos is the cause of this entire thing. We decided to pursue a lawsuit because it wasn’t my dad’s fault, and it wasn’t fair what happened to him. He deserved compensation for what he went through.

Hiring Sokolove Law was one of the best decisions we made. The woman I spoke with on the phone made me feel comfortable right away. She made me feel safe, and she was incredibly compassionate and empathetic about our situation. It just felt like the right fit.

The law firm did so much for us. They helped us navigate the entire situation and were always calling to check on how we were doing. They checked on my dad’s treatment and wanted to know how things were going. I developed a real relationship with them. They would call to see how my dad was doing even when they didn’t have to, and that meant a lot.

Even months after my father passed, they still called to check in. They felt like family. We felt like part of their team—that they were truly there to take care of us. It was never about what they were going to get out of it. They genuinely wanted us to feel supported, safe, and cared for while dealing with the diagnosis my dad was given.

Statistics on Mesothelioma & Pennsylvania Asbestos Exposure

In Pennsylvania, nearly 8,000 job sites were known to use asbestos. Pennsylvania asbestos statistics show that the cancer-causing mineral is still a serious public health threat across the Keystone State.

Pennsylvania asbestos exposure and mesothelioma statistics include:

• In 2022, 142 new mesothelioma cases were reported in Pennsylvania, according to the CDC.
• From 1999 to 2017, more than 17,700 asbestos-related deaths were reported in Pennsylvania, with 1,505 tied to asbestosis, 3,257 to mesothelioma, and 13,028 to lung cancer, according to EWG.
• During this period, Allegheny County recorded about 1,969 asbestos-related deaths, followed by Montgomery County with 1,599, Philadelphia County with 1,576, Delaware County with 1,299, Bucks County with 912, and Lancaster County with 745.
• Pennsylvania recorded 7.4 asbestos-related deaths per 100,000 residents, which is about 51% higher than the nationwide average of 4.9.
• Potter County had the state's highest asbestos-related death rate at 17.3, followed by Delaware County at 12.2, and Lawrence County at 12.0.
• Pennsylvania was among the 5 states with the most combined asbestos-related disease fatalities from 1999 through 2013, per EWG.
• Of the Philadelphia School District's 339 buildings, almost 300 are known to contain asbestos, putting students, teachers, and staff at risk.
• In Philadelphia, 380 asbestos lawsuits were filed in 2025 versus 272 in 2024, a 40% increase, KCIC reported. Additionally, Philadelphia had the 4th most asbestos lawsuit filings in the country.
• Philadelphia also saw a sharp increase in asbestos lung cancer lawsuits, with filings rising from 133 cases in 2024 to 196 cases in 2025, a 47.4% surge. Only St. Clair County, Illinois had more lung cancer filings, according to KCIC.
• KCIC also reported that the average number of defendants named on complaints filed in Allegheny County increased from 151 in 2024 to 164 in 2025, second only to Kanawha, West Virginia.

Pennsylvania industries with asbestos exposures​ included construction, mining, and manufacturing, putting millions of workers and their loved ones in harm's way.

Pennsylvania Asbestos Jobsites & Workplaces Tied to Mesothelioma​

There are currently over 7,800 known job sites linked to asbestos exposure across Pennsylvania. Shipyards, construction sites, and factories often used asbestos-containing products in their operations.

The companies with the most Pennsylvania job sites tied to asbestos include U.S. Steel with 251, Bethlehem Steel with 169, Westinghouse Electric with 135, and Pennsylvania Electric Company with 52.

Other worksites linked to asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania​ include:

• Allied Chemical Corporation
• AT&T
• Babcock & Wilcox
• Carpenter Technology Corp.
• Celotox
• Certainteed Corp.
• Conrail
• Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.
• General Motors
• H.J. Heinz Co.
• Hog Island Shipyard
• Johns Manville
• Merck, Sharpe and Dohme
• Owens Corning
• PECO Energy Company
• Pennsylvania Power & Light
• Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
• Pittsburgh Corning
• Pottstown Hospital
• Reading Railroad Co.
• Rhone Poulenc Rorer Inc.
• Rockwell Industries

These are just a few workplaces in Pennsylvania where asbestos has been found. This list does not reflect current conditions, as many sites have since removed all asbestos-containing materials.

In Pennsylvania, there are 3,917 job sites linked to boilers and power generation, more than double any other industry type in the state.

Use our free asbestos exposure job site database to see if you may have been exposed to asbestos while at work.

A Pennsylvania asbestos attorney can help determine if you may have been at risk of exposure at any of these sites.

Asbestos in Philadelphia Schools​

In June 2025, the School District of Philadelphia made national news after being charged by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, making it the first school district in the United States to face criminal charges for asbestos violations.

The charges covered failures at a minimum of 31 schools between 2018 and 2023, a period during which students, teachers, and staff reported to those buildings daily, unaware of the conditions around them.

The human cost of that institutional failure became concrete in the case of a Philadelphia public school teacher diagnosed with mesothelioma at age 51 after nearly 30 years in district classrooms.

The case, which the district settled for $850,000, was directly referenced in the prosecution agreement.

Asbestos in Ambler, PA

Ambler, Pennsylvania carries one of the most documented asbestos exposure histories in the country. Between 1930 and 1974, the Keasbey & Mattison Company dumped approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of asbestos-containing waste across 25 acres surrounding their manufacturing plant.

The piles were so large that locals called them the "White Mountains of Ambler." Wind carried fibers from those piles into surrounding neighborhoods for decades, exposing residents who never even worked near the plant.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health quantified the damage in a study covering 1992 through 2008, finding that Ambler's mesothelioma rate was 3.1 times higher than the rest of Pennsylvania.

Additionally, from 2005 to 2014, 55.6% of mesothelioma cases in Ambler's 19002 zip code were diagnosed in women — a stark reversal from the 80%+ male rate seen in prior decades, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency did not add the site to their Superfund National Priorities List until 2009, and a portion of the contaminated area was used as a public park and playground until the mid-1980s.

Sokolove Law: Top Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Attorneys

At Sokolove Law, our Pennsylvania mesothelioma lawyers are committed to helping families navigate life after a diagnosis and pursue compensation for medical bills and more.

Over the past 45 years, we've recovered over $5.5 Billion total for families across the country, including more than $207 Million for clients in Pennsylvania.

You won't pay any upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our team. We only get paid if we're successful in securing compensation for you, so there's no financial risk to getting started.

Call us at (800) 647-3434 right now or fill out our contact form for a free case review. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and explain your legal options.

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