Bridgeport Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma

Bridgeport was one of New England’s densest manufacturing centers for most of the 20th century, home to Bridgeport Brass, Remington Arms, and Singer Manufacturing. These factories used asbestos extensively in furnace and foundry insulation, machine gaskets, and protective equipment throughout decades of heavy industrial production.

6+Major exposure sites

100+ yearsIndustrial manufacturing history

3 YearsConnecticut statute of limitations

$0Upfront legal costs

Bridgeport Exposure Map

Documented Exposure Sites

#	Facility	Area	Industry	Risk
1	Bridgeport Brass Company	Bridgeport	Brass / Metal Manufacturing	Critical
2	Remington Arms	Bridgeport	Defense / Firearms Manufacturing	High
3	Singer Manufacturing Company	Bridgeport	Manufacturing	High
4	General Electric Bridgeport	Bridgeport	Electrical Manufacturing	High
5	United Illuminating Bridgeport Harbor Station	Bridgeport	Power Generation	Moderate

Bridgeport’s Industrial Manufacturing History

Bridgeport earned the nickname “Park City” but was, for most of the 20th century, one of the most industrialized cities in New England. Bridgeport Brass processed raw brass and copper into finished products used across the defense and manufacturing sectors, with furnace and foundry operations requiring extensive asbestos insulation to withstand extreme heat.

Remington Arms manufactured firearms and ammunition at its Bridgeport plant for decades, using asbestos in machine gaskets, protective clothing, and building insulation. Singer Manufacturing’s sewing machine plant and General Electric’s local operations added to the density of asbestos-using industry within the city.

Machinists, foundry workers, and maintenance personnel across Bridgeport’s manufacturing plants faced the highest documented exposure, though the concentration of industry throughout the city meant asbestos-containing materials were common across nearly every trade.

Were Bridgeport Brass workers exposed to asbestos?▼

Yes. Bridgeport Brass used asbestos insulation extensively in its furnace and foundry operations, which required heat-resistant materials to process raw brass and copper. Connecticut’s 3-year statute of limitations (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577a) runs from the date of mesothelioma diagnosis.