California Lung Cancer Lawsuit

A California lung cancer lawsuit can allow you to pursue compensation for medical bills and other expenses. Some California residents have received $1 million or more through lung cancer lawsuits. Our legal partners can file California lung cancer lawsuits on your behalf, allowing you to seek the highest payouts in the shortest amount of time.

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Written and Fact-Checked by: Lung Cancer Group

Last updated: December 23, 2025

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How Can a California Lung Cancer Lawsuit Help Me?

If you or a family member is living in California, you may be eligible to file a lung cancer lawsuit to pursue financial compensation and justice.

Many cases of lung cancer are caused by exposure to a toxic substance called asbestos, which was used through the early 1980s in many industries. Manufacturers hid the dangers of asbestos to make a profit.

California lung cancer lawsuits can force these manufacturers to pay for harming you.

Did You Know?

Some lung cancer patients have received over $1 million as a result of California lung cancer lawsuits by working with our legal partners.

Lung Cancer Group has partnered with a nationwide network of attorneys with experience handling asbestos lung cancer lawsuits. If eligible, these lawyers can file a lawsuit on your behalf, allowing you to seek compensation without any extra stress or hassle.

Get a free case review now and learn if you can file a California lung cancer case.

California Lung Cancer Lawsuit Service Areas

Our legal partners can file California lung cancer lawsuits for anyone in the state who may be eligible.

We can help those in the following cities file California lung cancer lawsuits:

Anaheim
Berkeley
Burbank
Compton
El Segundo
Fairfield
Fontana
Fresno
Glendale
Hollywood
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Modesto
Oakland
Orange County
Pasadena
Riverside
San Bernardino
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Stockton
Wilmington
And more

You may qualify even if your city or town isn’t listed above. Get a free consultation now to determine your eligibility for a California lung cancer lawsuit.

Who Can File Lung Cancer Lawsuits in California?

Anyone affected by a California resident’s lung cancer diagnosis may be able to file a lawsuit to pursue compensation and justice.

Those eligible for California lung cancer lawsuits include:

Lung cancer patients
Families who lost a loved one to lung cancer
Representatives of a lung cancer patient’s estate

It’s also possible to file lawsuits for other asbestos-related diseases besides lung cancer, such as mesothelioma.

Our partner lawyers can determine if you or someone you love qualifies to file a California lung cancer lawsuit. However, there is only a limited amount of time to file — get in touch now to avoid missing out.

Statutes of Limitations on California Lung Cancer Lawsuits

Every state has laws that limit the amount of time you have to file lawsuits for injuries or illnesses like lung cancer. These laws are called statutes of limitations.

Did You Know?

California’s statute of limitations is set at 2 years from the date you were diagnosed or the date a loved one passed away from lung cancer.

If you don’t file a California lung cancer lawsuit by this deadline, you will miss your opportunity to pursue legal compensation.

Call (877) 446-5767 to learn if you can file a California lung cancer lawsuit. We may still be able to help even if you don’t think you qualify.

California Lung Cancer Settlements and Verdicts

California lung cancer lawsuits award compensation through out-of-court settlements or trial verdicts. By working with our legal partners, many have received $1 million or more through California lung cancer lawsuit settlements and verdicts.

Recent payouts secured by our legal partners in the state include:

$2 million to a construction worker
Nearly $1 million for a man with non-small cell lung cancer
$1.36 million to a mechanic
$1.6 million to a plumber and his wife who both had lung cancer

Almost all lawsuits reach settlements, allowing both legal parties to avoid the stress, hassle, and uncertainty of a trial. In the very rare event that a trial does occur, our partner attorneys will fight for the highest payouts on your behalf.

Many factors can impact your California lung cancer lawsuit case value, such as medical expenses, which asbestos materials you were exposed to, and more. When building a lawsuit, our legal partners will take these factors and more into account to get the compensation you deserve.

Get a free case review for help determining how much you could receive through a California lung cancer lawsuit.

Asbestos Trust Funds & California Lung Cancer Compensation

Besides filing lawsuits, it may also be possible to recover lung cancer compensation through asbestos trust funds. These trusts contain over $30 billion and can award payouts quickly, with money starting to come in within 90 days in many cases.

Accessing trust fund compensation is different than filing a lawsuit, but you’ll still need a California lung cancer lawyer for best results.

California lung cancer attorneys can help you:

Determine which asbestos trust funds you qualify for
File claims with multiple trusts
Pursue both trust fund payouts and lawsuits at the same time

By getting assistance from a California lung cancer lawyer, you’ll increase your chances of getting maximum compensation from lawsuits as well as trusts.

How to File California Lung Cancer Litigation

Filing a lung cancer lawsuit in California involves several steps and our partner lawyers can guide you through each. See how the legal process works below.

1. Free Case Review

Connect with our team for a free case review to learn if you can file a California lung cancer lawsuit. If you qualify, we can connect you with our experienced lung cancer legal partners.

The California lung cancer lawyers we work with have years, if not decades, of experience helping clients and can connect with you at your convenience to discuss your case.

2. Evidence Gathering

Once you’ve agreed to work with our partner lawyers, they’ll start gathering evidence to make your California lung cancer lawsuit as strong as possible.

Your lawyer may request:

Military or work history documents showing how you were exposed to asbestos
Medical records confirming your lung cancer diagnosis
Bills and receipts that demonstrate the financial impact of asbestos lung cancer

Experienced lung cancer law firms use this evidence to determine which manufacturers made the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to and calculate your damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.

3. File the California Lung Cancer Lawsuit

With all the required evidence collected, your lawyer will file a California lung cancer lawsuit for you in the best court system for your case.

Our partner attorneys can file a personal injury lawsuit if you’re the asbestos-related lung cancer patient, or a wrongful death lawsuit if you’ve lost a loved one to this illness.

You won’t have to file a California lung cancer lawsuit yourself, which saves you and your family time, energy, and stress. After the lawsuit is filed, your attorneys will work to pursue the most compensation possible.

California Asbestos Exposure Sites

Before the dangers were known to the public, workers across California risked exposure to asbestos on nearly 9,800 job sites. Anyone exposed could go on to develop lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other serious health issues later in life.

Shipyards, power plants, construction sites, and many more were common workplaces that put California residents at a higher risk of occupational exposure to asbestos.

Just a small handful of job sites in California that used asbestos included:

Bay Area Rapid Transit Power in Berkeley
Bullocks Wilshire in Los Angeles
Charleston Navy Yard in Charleston
Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach
General Dynamics in San Diego
Greco Canning Company in San Jose
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco
Oakland Army Base in Oakland
Orange County Steel Salvage in Anaheim
Oxnard Construction Company in Chino
Plant Asbestos Company in Santa Cruz
RCA Victor in Hollywood
Washington Hospital in Fremont

You could have been exposed to asbestos even if your work site isn’t listed above. Contact us now to get help determining your exposure and pursuing compensation for lung cancer.

Get Help Filing California Lung Cancer Lawsuits

A California lung cancer lawsuit can help your family move forward after a diagnosis. While dealing with lung cancer can be stressful, filing a lawsuit with our legal partners won’t be.

With a California lung cancer lawsuit, you can:

Seek compensation worth $1 million+ in some cases
Get justice and hold asbestos companies accountable
Pay for lung cancer treatments and other expenses
Protect your loved ones’ financial future if you pass away

Lung Cancer Group has partnered with top lawyers who can help eligible California residents get compensation. These attorneys do all the work related to building and filing a California lung cancer lawsuit, meaning there’s no extra stress on you.

Call (877) 446-5767 or get a free case review now to find out if you qualify for a California lung cancer lawsuit.

California Lung Cancer Lawsuit FAQs

Is there a lawsuit for lung cancer in California?

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit in California for lung cancer if the diagnosis was caused by asbestos exposure.

Companies knew asbestos-containing products were harmful but hid the risk factors for decades. With legal help, you can demand that these companies provide compensation after your lung cancer diagnosis.

You can learn whether you meet the requirements to take legal action by speaking with an asbestos law firm.

What is the average payout for lung cancer in California?

The average payout for a lung cancer lawsuit is $100,000. However, some patients have received much more compensation with help from our legal partners.

For example, a construction worker in California received a $2 million payout after his lung cancer diagnosis.

Call (877) 446-5767 now for help determining the potential value of your California lung cancer lawsuit.

What can I claim if I have lung cancer in California?

If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer in California, you may be able to file different types of claims to pursue compensation to cover medical expenses and other bills.

For example, a California lung cancer attorney can file lawsuits to demand payouts from manufacturers of the asbestos-containing products that caused your illness. You can also seek payouts from asbestos trust funds set up by bankrupt manufacturers.

While every case is different, other lung cancer patients have recovered $1 million or more, with the first payouts coming in 90 days or less.

Do you need a lawyer to file a lung cancer lawsuit in California?

Hiring an experienced asbestos lawyer to file a California lung cancer lawsuit is highly recommended.

Top California lung cancer legal teams:

Do all the legal work of building and filing a lawsuit for you
Do not charge any upfront fees, meaning there’s no financial risk to you
Work to get the highest payouts in the quickest amount of time

The legal system is incredibly complicated. Without help from an attorney who specifically handles lung cancer lawsuits, you could walk away with a lower payout or nothing at all.

Can I file a mesothelioma lawsuit in California?

Yes, you may qualify to file a mesothelioma lawsuit in California. Mesothelioma isn’t the same as lung cancer, but both can be caused by asbestos exposure.

The average mesothelioma lawsuit pays out $1 million, and some California residents have gotten even more. For instance, our legal partners recovered over $34 million for a California veteran who developed mesothelioma from working as a mechanic.

Lung Cancer Group has partnered with skilled attorneys who have successfully handled many mesothelioma and lung cancer claims. Contact us now to find out if they may be able to help you, too.