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Aurora Pumps

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Aurora Pumps manufactured industrial and military pump systems that contained asbestos components for over 60 years, putting thousands of workers, end-users, and service members at risk.

If you or a loved one developed an asbestos-related illness due to exposure to Aurora Pumps products or job-related activities, you may be eligible for compensation.

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Key Information

  • Compensation: If you or a loved one developed an asbestos-related illness due to exposure to Aurora Pumps products, you may be entitled to legal compensation and other benefits.
  • Products: Aurora Pumps manufactured and sold asbestos-contaminated pump systems used for military and industrial applications.
  • Get Help Today: Reach out to us for a free case evaluation to determine your eligibility for potential compensation from Aurora Pumps.

Aurora Pumps & Asbestos Exposure

Founded in 1919, Aurora Pumps began by manufacturing deep-well turbine pumps.

After facing bankruptcy and reorganizing in 1927, the company introduced asbestos-containing components into its products to meet the demands of high-heat, high-pressure environments. These components, including gaskets, packing, insulation, and seals, leveraged asbestos for its heat resistance and durability.

Like many manufacturers of the 20th century, Aurora Pumps continued using asbestos well after the severe health and environmental risks were known.

Despite ongoing financial challenges, the company became a key supplier to the U.S. military during World War II, with its pump systems installed on bases, ships, and submarines — contributions that earned the company several wartime awards.

Aurora Pumps did not phase out asbestos use until the 1980s. Today, it operates as a brand under the Pentair Pump Group.

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Dangers of Asbestos-Related Diseases

Asbestos refers to a group of six naturally occurring minerals known for their fibrous structure and unique physical properties. These minerals break into thin, flexible fibers that resist heat, fire, chemical damage, and electricity.

Thanks to these qualities, along with low cost and wide availability, asbestos was heavily used in manufacturing to improve product strength and durability. Companies like Aurora Pumps prioritized these benefits, often ignoring or minimizing the serious health risks tied to asbestos exposure.

When asbestos-containing materials are mined, installed, repaired, or disturbed, microscopic fibers can be released into the air. Once inhaled or swallowed, these fibers can lodge in the body’s tissues, where they remain for decades, causing inflammation, scarring, and cellular damage that can lead to life-threatening diseases.

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Aurora Pumps earned a prestigious civilian honor, the Army-Navy “E” award, for its work supplying the military during World War II. However, asbestos exposure poses a significant threat in the confined and poorly ventilated spaces found on ships and submarines. In such environments, airborne asbestos particles can accumulate quickly, leading to a heightened risk of inhalation and ingestion.

Source: Mesothelioma Fund

Diseases caused by asbestos exposure include:

  • Mesothelioma
  • Lung cancer
  • Asbestosis
  • Pleural thickening
  • Pleural plaques
  • Pleural effusions
  • Other forms of cancer

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare cancer that affects the lining of internal organs, called the mesothelium. It’s caused exclusively by asbestos exposure. The disease is challenging and costly to treat, with average annual out-of-pocket costs for patients reaching around $400,000.

Financial Compensation From Aurora Pumps 

Despite decades of legal trouble and significant asbestos-related liability, Aurora Pumps has never declared bankruptcy and does not operate an asbestos trust fund. Instead, they handle asbestos claims through court cases and insurance.

Victims seeking legal compensation from Aurora Pumps have two primary options:

  • Personal injury lawsuit: Allows living victims of asbestos exposure to seek compensation for their losses.
  • Wrongful death lawsuit: Allows the dependents or family members of deceased asbestos exposure victims to recover damages for the loss of their loved one.

Because asbestos was widely used across many industries during the 20th century, individuals who were exposed often have the right to pursue claims against several manufacturers. An experienced asbestos lawyer can help identify all potential sources of exposure by using specialized resources, such as product databases and investigative tools. 

This thorough approach may increase your chances of securing the maximum possible compensation. Your attorney can also help you explore other potential avenues for financial recovery, such as:

Asbestos Lawsuits Against Aurora Pumps 

Perry Wilson Adams

Perry Adams was a paper mill worker who died of mesothelioma in 2012 after nearly 20 years of occupational asbestos exposure through the pumps and gaskets he encountered on the job.

His wife filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Aurora Pumps and several other companies and was awarded $5 million in damages.  

James Morgan

James Morgan developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He and his wife filed a lawsuit against Aurora Pumps and several other manufacturers that had supplied the shipyard with asbestos-contaminated products.

Aurora Pumps attempted to have the case dismissed through a motion for summary judgment, but the court denied the request. Although Mr. Morgan passed away before the case was resolved, his widow was permitted to continue pursuing the lawsuit on his behalf.

Cenzia Gomez

Cenzia Gomez filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her late husband, who served in the United States Coast Guard and later worked in ship repair, servicing asbestos-contaminated pump systems.

Following his death from asbestos lung cancer, she sued Aurora Pumps and several other negligent manufacturers. Aurora Pumps sought summary judgment but was denied, allowing her to proceed with her case.

George Abbay

George Abbay was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma after spending 26 years working in asbestos-contaminated environments as a ship rigger at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

He filed a lawsuit against Aurora Pumps and several other manufacturers, alleging negligence and product liability for supplying asbestos-containing products to the U.S. Navy — products he was regularly exposed to while working aboard naval vessels.

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Asbestos-Containing Products Used at Aurora Pumps 

Industrial pump systems, such as those manufactured by Aurora Pumps, are often required to operate in high-temperature, high-pressure environments where fire could be devastating. 

Throughout the 20th century, many manufacturers incorporated asbestos components, including gaskets, packing, and insulation, to enhance the durability and resistance of their pump systems.

Asbestos-contaminated Aurora Pumps products include:

  • Boiler feed systems
  • Booster systems
  • Condensate pumps
  • Condensate systems
  • End suction pumps
  • Fire pumps
  • Sewage pumps
  • Split case pumps
  • Sump pumps
  • Turbine pumps
  • Vertical inline pumps

Occupations At-Risk

Despite decades of financial instability and frequent changes of hands, Aurora Pumps still held a large share of the industrial pump market. Its asbestos-contaminated products harmed thousands of Aurora Pumps employees and end users across multiple industries. 

High-risk occupations include:

Sadly, many individuals who worked with asbestos unintentionally exposed their family members by carrying home asbestos fibers on their clothes, skin, or hair. This type of secondary or “take-home” exposure can also result in serious asbestos-related diseases, deserving of compensation. 

Asbestos exposure disproportionately affects veterans, with nearly one-third of new mesothelioma diagnoses each year occurring within this group. If you’re a veteran seeking compensation for an asbestos-related injury, it’s important to remember that your claim is not against the United States government or the military. Instead, you are holding negligent asbestos manufacturers responsible for the harm they have caused.

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Get Help Today 

Diseases caused by asbestos exposure — such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer — can have a devastating impact on both victims and their loved ones. These conditions are not only life-threatening but also take a significant toll on emotional well-being and financial security.

Individuals affected by asbestos-related illnesses have a right to seek compensation for the harm they’ve endured. Partnering with a knowledgeable mesothelioma lawyer can make the legal process more manageable, easing the mental burden while pursuing the financial support victims need.

Our trusted legal partners at Meirowitz & Wasserberg bring decades of combined experience in asbestos litigation, offering personalized legal strategies that aim to maximize compensation and minimize stress.

If you’re ready to take the first step toward justice and financial recovery, reach out for a free case review today.

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Daniel Wasserberg, Esq. Attorney and On-Site Legal Advocate

Daniel Wasserberg was a New York metropolitan area “Super Lawyer Rising Star” from 2013 to 2018 (attorneys under age 40), and a Super Lawyer in 2019. In 2017, Daniel was named a “Top 100 Civil Litigator” by the National Trial Lawyers organization. This recognition is rarely awarded to attorneys under the age of 40. Daniel is proud to call himself a Trial Lawyer, and is often asked to speak at gatherings of the nation’s leading attorneys, from both sides of the bar.

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