Was Grove — RT-58 Rough-Terrain Crane asbestos documented in litigation?

Grove — RT-58 Rough-Terrain Crane is documented in public asbestos litigation records as a manufacturer whose products contained asbestos during the mid-twentieth century. Workers in industrial facilities, power plants, refineries, shipyards, and commercial construction who handled or worked near these products may have experienced occupational exposure.

Which trades had the most exposure?

Pipe coverers and insulators, pipefitters, boilermakers, millwrights, and maintenance workers are among the trades most frequently documented in asbestos exposure claims. Workers who cut, fitted, or removed asbestos-containing products — and those working in close proximity during that work — typically had the highest fiber concentrations.

How long do workers have to file an asbestos claim?

Statutes of limitations for asbestos personal injury claims vary by state, typically ranging from one to five years from the date of an asbestos-related diagnosis. The clock generally starts at diagnosis, not exposure — mesothelioma can have a latency period of 20 to 50 years. An asbestos attorney can identify the deadlines that apply to your specific situation.

Can workers file claims related to Grove — RT-58 Rough-Terrain Crane asbestos exposure?

Yes. Workers diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis after exposure to Grove — RT-58 Rough-Terrain Crane products may pursue claims through civil litigation. An experienced asbestos attorney can assess available defendants, applicable trust funds from co-defendants, and the states where claims can be filed most effectively.

Can family members file secondary exposure claims?

Spouses, children, and household members who developed asbestos-related disease through contact with contaminated work clothing brought home by an exposed worker may be eligible for secondary (household) exposure claims. Wrongful-death claims can also be filed by surviving family members of workers who died from asbestos-related disease.

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Grove RT-58 Rough-Terrain Hydraulic Crane

⚖ Litigation Record1970s-1980sAllegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos brake bands on the hoist drums and asbestos brake linings on the carrier service brakes, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records

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Litigation Record: Information below reflects allegations in publicly filed asbestos litigation — plaintiff allegations, not findings of fact.

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Did you work with Grove RT-58 Rough-Terrain Hydraulic Crane? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. Grove RT-58 Rough-Terrain Hydraulic Crane, sold from the 1970s until the 1980s. The Grove RT-58 rough-terrain hydraulic crane allegedly incorporated asbestos-containing brake bands on the hoist drums and asbestos linings on the carrier service brakes, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos brake bands on the hoist drums and asbestos brake linings on the carrier service brakes, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Crane Operators, Operating Engineers (IUOE), Heavy-Equipment Mechanics, and Construction Laborers. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around Grove RT-58 Rough-Terrain Hydraulic Crane and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.

Product Description

The Grove RT-58 was a rough-terrain hydraulic crane commonly used on refinery turnarounds, pipeline sets, industrial-plant construction, and structural steel erection through the 1970s and 1980s. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, the RT-58 allegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos woven brake bands on the main and auxiliary hoist drums and asbestos-lined service brakes on the rough-terrain carrier. Dealer and aftermarket replacement bands and linings were allegedly standard service items.

Workers Exposed

Crane operators, IUOE operating engineers, riggers, and heavy-equipment mechanics allegedly disturbed asbestos-containing dust during hoist-brake band replacement, carrier brake service, and compressed-air cleaning of drum assemblies. Construction laborers working alongside RT-58 cranes on refinery and steel jobs allegedly experienced bystander exposure during brake-service work.

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Occupations Exposed to This Product

Workers in these trades and occupations allegedly encountered this product on the job:

Product Facts

Trade NameGrove RT-58 Rough-Terrain Hydraulic Crane

Years Produced1970s-1980s

Asbestos ContentAllegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos brake bands on the hoist drums and asbestos brake linings on the carrier service brakes, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records

CategoryBrake-Friction Automotive-Friction

Trust FundNo active trust

Exposed Trades & Occupations

Crane OperatorsOperating Engineers (IUOE)Heavy-Equipment MechanicsConstruction Laborers

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If you were diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, a filing deadline may already be running. You may have a legal claim now — and claims can often be pursued even if the company is out of business.

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