Yonkers has a deep industrial history that left generations of workers and residents at risk for asbestos exposure. Companies like the Otis Elevator Company and Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company operated in the city for decades using asbestos and asbestos-containing materials in their manufacturing processes. The Yonkers Power Station, which provided electricity to the growing New York metropolitan area throughout the twentieth century, also relied heavily on asbestos insulation and fireproofing. Many of the people who worked at these facilities and others across the city are only now being diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases because of the 20-to-50-year latency period between exposure and diagnosis.
At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., we have spent more than three decades fighting for mesothelioma victims across New York and throughout the country. Our founding attorney, Joseph P. Williams, has personally represented members of nearly every New York trade union affected by asbestos and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We have never lost a mesothelioma case, and we are here to fight for you.
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Yonkers sits in Westchester County, which recorded 756 asbestos-related deaths between 1999 and 2017 according to the Environmental Working Group. The city’s location just north of New York City made it a hub for manufacturing, power generation, and construction trades that relied on asbestos-containing products for much of the twentieth century. Workers in these industries handled asbestos insulation, gaskets, brake components, and fireproofing materials daily, often without any protective equipment or warning about the health risks involved.
Family members of Yonkers workers also face significant risk. Asbestos fibers carried home on clothing, shoes, and tools exposed spouses and children to the same hazardous material without their knowledge. According to the New York State Department of Health, more than 150 new mesothelioma cases are diagnosed in New York each year, and the disease affects men far more often than women. Many of those diagnoses trace directly back to occupational asbestos exposure in industrial cities like Yonkers.
Multiple facilities in Yonkers have been identified as locations where workers may have been exposed to asbestos. These sites span a range of industries, from manufacturing and power generation to education and public infrastructure. Some of the documented Yonkers exposure sites include the following:
This is not a complete list, and many Yonkers residents were exposed at additional commercial, residential, and public buildings throughout the city. Workers who commuted to job sites in the Bronx, Manhattan, or elsewhere in Westchester County may also have grounds for a claim based on their full occupational history.
New York state law gives mesothelioma patients three years from the date of diagnosis to file a personal injury lawsuit and two years for families to file a wrongful death claim. These deadlines are strictly enforced, which is why it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after a diagnosis. An experienced mesothelioma attorney can investigate your work history, identify the companies responsible for your exposure, and pursue every available source of compensation.
New York has produced some of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country. In May 2025, a New York jury awarded a historic $117 million verdict to a former World Trade Center steelworker and his wife after finding that asbestos exposure in the 1970s caused his mesothelioma diagnosis. In September 2025, the New York State Department of Labor clarified that all renovation, demolition, and repair work on structures in the state now requires an asbestos survey to protect workers and residents.
Your attorney can also help you determine whether you qualify for asbestos trust fund claims, which provide a separate pathway to compensation from manufacturers that have gone through bankruptcy. Many Yonkers workers were exposed to products made by multiple companies, some of which no longer exist but have established trust funds with billions of dollars set aside for victims. To learn more about the timeline of a mesothelioma case, we encourage you to review our detailed guide.
If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after living or working in Yonkers, you deserve an attorney who will fight for the full compensation your case warrants. Joe Williams will personally meet with you in your home to review your work and exposure history and begin building your case immediately.
We treat every mesothelioma case as our personal cause because we know what is at stake for you and your family. Schedule a free consultation with The Williams Law Firm, P.C., today.
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Yes. Con Edison’s Yonkers generating stations and Otis Elevator’s manufacturing complex are among the most significant asbestos exposure sites in Westchester County. Workers who handled pipe insulation, gaskets, boiler materials, and fireproofing at these facilities and who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma may have viable claims against manufacturers and employers. Attorney Williams has represented Con Edison and manufacturing workers throughout New York and understands the specific products and exposure patterns at these facilities.
Under New York law, you generally have three years from the date of your mesothelioma diagnosis to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death claims, surviving family members have two years from the date of their loved one’s passing. New York applies the discovery rule, so the clock starts at your diagnosis date, not the time of your original asbestos exposure decades ago. These deadlines are strictly enforced.
Yes. Secondary asbestos exposure, where a worker carries fibers home on their clothing or equipment, is a recognized basis for mesothelioma claims in New York. If a family member in Yonkers developed mesothelioma from contact with a worker’s contaminated gear from Con Edison, Otis, or any other Westchester County job site, they may be entitled to compensation. Surviving family members can also file wrongful death claims.
There is no upfront cost. The Williams Law Firm, P.C. handles all mesothelioma cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Attorney Williams also meets clients in their Yonkers homes so there are no logistical barriers to getting the representation you deserve.
The most frequently cited asbestos exposure sites in Yonkers mesothelioma claims include Con Edison generating stations and utility facilities, the Otis Elevator manufacturing complex, Metro-North Railroad maintenance facilities, and various pre-1980 commercial and residential construction projects throughout Westchester County. Workers in trades like boilermaking, electrical work, and pipefitting across Yonkers industrial and institutional buildings account for a significant portion of the claims our firm handles.
A mesothelioma diagnosis changes everything, but you do not have to face this challenge alone. The Williams Law Firm, P.C. provides the experienced, dedicated representation you need during this difficult time. Attorney Williams’ 30 years of experience, undefeated record in mesothelioma cases, and membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 reflect a career built entirely on fighting for asbestos exposure victims across New York and the country.
We handle all aspects of your case so you can focus on your health and your family. Attorney Williams will personally meet with you at your Yonkers home to begin evaluating your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Schedule a free consultation to learn how we can help you pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.
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