The Asbestos Law Library is a comprehensive and growing archive of asbestos-related legal decisions from across the United States. From landmark appellate rulings to lesser-known trial court decisions, this library exists to help injured individuals, their families, attorneys, and researchers understand how courts have interpreted asbestos laws over time.

Whether you’re seeking examples of successful lawsuits, researching legal precedent in your state, or trying to understand how asbestos exposure cases are handled under the law — this is your starting point.

What You’ll Find Here:

• Thousands of asbestos-related court cases, many with full legal analysis and contextual summaries

• Filters by state, disease, industry, occupation, ruling type, case type, and more

• Reverse citation index — see which court decisions cite major precedents like Borel or Lockwood

• Direct links to external legal databases (e.g., Google Scholar or CourtListener) for further research

• Plain-language explanations of legal issues like causation, duty to warn, statutes of limitation, and summary judgment

Browse by Category

• By State or Jurisdiction

• By Disease Alleged

• By Case Type

• By Industry or Occupation

• By Ruling Type

• Most Cited Cases

• Cases Citing Major Precedents

Statutes and Regulations Cited

Who This Library Is For

• Injured individuals and family members: Understand how your situation compares to others.

• Attorneys: Find citations and case law to support your client’s claims.

• Researchers and journalists: Explore the broader legal landscape around asbestos exposure and corporate responsibility.