Because of the natural resources found in Washington and Oregon, these states have been major players in the United States pulp and paper industry. Unfortunately, pulp and paper companies like Crown Zellerbach brought significant asbestos use to our area along with...
Pulp and paper mills have helped build the communities in Cowlitz County. However, while pulp and paper companies have a longstanding legacy in the area and remain an important part of the local economy, these industries have also endangered workers’ health. One risk...
In our homes and workplaces, we rely on a steady source of electrical power to provide light, run necessary equipment and manage the comfort of our environment. As a result, we rely every day on the workers in our state’s power plants to produce that necessary energy....
As the second-most populous county in Washington, Pierce County home to a number of thriving and innovative industries. Unfortunately, these innovations have often come at the cost of the health of employees. One longstanding risk to the health of employees is...
Modern buildings use a number of different systems to support the comfort of the people inside them and to manage the environment for industrial settings. Heating and cooling systems are an especially important in maintaining the right environment within the buildings...
Insulation is a key component of both our homes and of the operations of many businesses. Not only can insulation keep homes comfortable, it can also limit the risk of fire and electrical issues in industrial or manufacturing settings. However, while insulation can...
After a four-week trial, a King County jury found Volkswagen Group of America and its parent company, Volkswagen AG of Germany, liable for the death of Thomas Sorrentino. Bergman Draper Oslund is proud to have represented Mr. Sorrentino as he fought for justice. Mr....
Lumber and wood products have long been a major industry in Washington and Oregon, and one of the longstanding players in this industry is the Weyerhaeuser Company. Unfortunately, this company frequently used asbestos—and exposed workers to this dangerous...
The lumber industry and paper industry have deep roots in Cowlitz County. The abundance of forests in the area as well as the movement of local rivers allowed these mills to have access not only to wood that could be processed into pulp but also water for use in that...
Asbestos use was widespread throughout the United States Armed Forces for much of the 20th century because of its fireproofing properties and strength. This was especially true in shipbuilding, where components from stem to stern could contain asbestos. Asbestos was...
