Gold Bond Plaster

Have you been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure? If so, you may be eligible to receive monetary compensation from the manufacturer that produced the item containing the toxic material.

Asbestos was not recognized as being a health hazard in the United States until the late 1970's. Sadly, by that time it had become an important component of thousands of different items that were used in homes, offices, ship yards (causing Veteran asbestos exposure) and many other locations. Before it was found to be dangerous, the mineral was highly prized for the many beneficial attributes it possesses. It is strong, resistant to fire, inexpensive and can easily be plied into most any shape. All of these factors helped turn it into one of the most useful natural resources in the United States for nearly a century.

Gold Bond Plaster was a construction material used for walls and ceilings. It was made by a company called National Gypsum, and they included asbestos in many products that they produced. Individuals who worked for the company were regularly exposed to this toxic mineral, and were therefore at risk for developing serious health conditions. Customers who purchased products like Gold Bond plaster were also at placed at risk. The danger comes from inhaling microscopic particles of asbestos, which can be easily done without someone even realizing what has happened. Once ingested, these particles will remain in the respiratory system for years, and could cause mesothelioma, a rare cancer. Pericardial mesothelioma is one type of mesothelioma but there are more including pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma. All three types share a similar mesothelioma prognosis from mesothelioma doctors (unfavorable). As a result, patients diagnosed with mesothelioma tend to have a short life expectancy and exhibit low survival rates. Our mesothelioma treatment guide and mesothelioma resources section provides more information on this topic.

National Gypsum stopped using asbestos during the 1970's, but by then thousands of people had been made ill from their products. As a result, a large number of lawsuits were filed against the company by mesothelioma attorneys, and eventually they filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. A trust fund was established to provide compensation for people who were affected by their products, and the fund is still in use today.

There is no way to know for sure how much Gold Bond Plaster can still be found in homes and buildings currently. As long as it is stable and undamaged, it does not pose any threat, but if the plaster is broken, damaged or mishandled in any way, the asbestos within the plaster can easily be released and it will become potentially dangerous.

To find out what rights you have if you have become ill because of products that contained asbestos, request our informational brochure. It will explain what steps you should take, and what legal options you may have available. This brochure is free of charge, so order a copy today.