North Dakota Mesothelioma Lawyer
Legally Reviewed By: Darron E. Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 16, 2025
Legally Reviewed By: Darron Berquist
Managing Attorney | Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Page Last Updated:
- April 16, 2025
Workers at oil refineries, military installations, and certain mineral processing facilities in North Dakota have likely been exposed to asbestos on the job and have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer tied to asbestos. From 1999 to 2020, 179 North Dakotans were diagnosed with mesothelioma.
In most states, the counties with the highest mesothelioma mortality rates are the same as those with the highest population. However, that’s not true in North Dakota. Mercer, McLean, Oliver, Morton, and Dunn counties have the highest rates of mesothelioma deaths in the Peace Garden state, with Morton County the lone representative from the state’s 10 most populated.
If you or a loved one has been sickened by asbestos exposure, the compassionate North Dakota mesothelioma lawyers with The Lanier Law Firm can help you fight back and secure the mesothelioma compensation you deserve. Contact us online today for a free consultation.
Why Choose The Lanier Law Firm?
With more than 30 years of experience fighting and winning for mesothelioma victims, our award-winning legal team has been nationally recognized for its top-notch representation and impressive results in asbestos exposure cases.
Our mesothelioma law firm has recovered over $20 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients, taking on and winning against some of the world’s largest companies. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, caring legal services and individual attention while working hard to maximize our clients’ compensation.
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Every mesothelioma case we handle is personal to us. With a proven track record of success nationwide, our dedicated team has the experience and resources to fight for you after a mesothelioma diagnosis. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients.
Employers Who Exposed Workers to Asbestos in North Dakota
Several worksites throughout North Dakota are associated with occupational asbestos exposure among employees. Examples include:
Multiple Locations
- Basin Electric Power Cooperative
- Hughes Electric Company
- Montana-Dakota Utilities
- Northern States Power Company
Eastern North Dakota
- ABM Missile Radar Sites
- F-M Insulation
- Fargo Foundry & Steel Manufacturing
- Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
- Minuteman Missle Site
- North Dakota State University
- Northern Pacific Railway Company
- Par Missile Sites
- University of North Dakota
Central North Dakota
- American Oil
- Lignite Combustion Engineering Company
- Minnkota Power Cooperative
- Otter Tail Power Company
- Mandan Oil
- Sornsin Company
- Standard Oil
- Stanton Power Plant
- United Power Association
Western North Dakota
- Johnson Fuel Company
- Minnesota Northern Power Company
- Truax-Traer Coal Company
Minot Landfill
The Minot Landfill accepted waste shipments from 1961 until 1971, including oil drums, battery casings, asbestos, and more. The waste products stored at the site contaminated nearby soil and groundwater, leading the EPA to add it to its Superfund National Priorities list. The site was removed from the list in 1997 after the completion of cleanup activities.
Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Many industries used asbestos throughout most of the 20th Century for its inexpensiveness, strength, and heat-resistant properties. Fields with a higher risk of asbestos exposure in North Dakota include the following:
Turbines, generators, boilers, and other key power-generating equipment often included asbestos to protect from high temperatures. Workers at Coyote Station, Stanton Powerhouse, United Power, Northern States Power Company, Grand Forks Gas and Electric Company, and more may have encountered asbestos-containing components on the job.
Several North Dakota cities were home to facilities that processed vermiculite, a mineral used in construction and industry. Vermiculite mined in Libby, Montana, was notoriously contaminated with asbestos. Experts believe contaminated vermiculite from Libby made its way through North Dakota, potentially exposing workers to dangerous fibers.
North Dakota was home to numerous missile silos constructed during the Cold War. Some of these missile sites were found to have contained asbestos, potentially raising the risk of mesothelioma and similar illnesses among those who worked there.
Due to the high temperatures involved in oil production, many refineries used asbestos-containing materials such as insulation to protect key components. Mandan alone included multiple oil facilities where workers may have been exposed to asbestos, such as BP Amoco, Mandan Oil, and Standard Oil.
Asbestos was used in numerous applications on U.S. Military bases and could be found anywhere from brake pads and firefighting foam to the components of barracks. Those who have served, worked, or lived at facilities like Grand Forks Air Force Base and Minot Air Force Base may have inhaled asbestos fibers.
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Compensation in North Dakota
Those who were exposed to asbestos in North Dakota and have developed mesothelioma can pursue damages from the parties responsible by filing a mesothelioma lawsuit to pursue compensation for their damages.
Some companies responsible for asbestos exposure have filed for bankruptcy protection. The courts ordered them to establish asbestos trust funds to compensate those harmed by asbestos. These trusts have streamlined claims processes for eligible applicants.
Veterans harmed by asbestos exposure during their service might be entitled to benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits include medical coverage and monthly disability payments.
Asbestos Laws and Regulations in North Dakota
North Dakota’s statute of limitations for personal injury mesothelioma lawsuits is a generous six years after a diagnosis—much longer than most states allow. However, the deadline to file a wrongful death claim is just two years from mesothelioma death.
State law imposes some restrictions on a claimant’s ability to recover compensation for mesothelioma. Within 30 days of filing a lawsuit, a plaintiff must submit a sworn declaration saying they identified and filed any potential asbestos trust funds claims. Within 45 days, they must submit information detailing evidence that supports the naming of each defendant.
Companies are also shielded from liability when a third party adds asbestos to their products. In addition, When a company acquires an asbestos company, the purchaser’s asbestos liabilities are limited to the acquired company’s value.
Our knowledgeable North Dakota mesothelioma attorneys know how to navigate the state’s legal framework and maximize your potential compensation.
Contact The Lanier Law Firm
A mesothelioma diagnosis can change your life permanently, throwing your family’s future into uncertainty. Our skilled North Dakota mesothelioma lawyers can help you pursue an asbestos exposure case and get the justice and peace of mind you deserve. Contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.
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