Key Finding

Latiolais v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc. (5th Cir. 2019) and multiple Eastern District of Louisiana cases document extensive asbestos exposure at Avondale Shipyard. Six verified asbestos products are identified including Kaylo pipe insulation, Marinite 36 fireproofing, and Garlock gaskets.

Evidence Summary

Avondale Shipyard has 4 verified evidence records and 6 documented products. The yard operated from 1938 to 2014 as one of the largest shipbuilding facilities on the Gulf Coast.