San Antonio – The United States Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 7 construction firms – 3 contractors from Miami and 4 subcontractors from San Antonio – with a number of violations, including 45 serious ones, for exposing their workers to asbestos fibers during the construction work at a work site in San Antonio. (A violation is considered serious when there are chances for death or severe physical injury because of a risk that is known to the employer.) Proposed fines total around $148000. “Asbestos is a very dangerous substance, which can cause lifelong incurable health conditions,” OSHA’s Dallas regional administrator John Hermanson said. “It is very important that the safety & health standards set by OSHA be followed in order to keep away from accidents, injuries and diseases,” he said. Responding to a Texas State Health Service Department’s referral, the San Antonio regional office of the OSHA initiated a health & safety inspection in March 2012 at the Pecan Valley housing complex, which is located on Southcross Boulevard East. Inspectors discovered that crews were renovating apartment buildings without using proper safety wears and respiratory devices to protect themselves from being exposed to toxic asbestos fibers. Specifically, the breaches include failure to eliminate asbestos hazards to ensure the safety of the workers and that they are working in regulated sites. Other violations are failing to use the mandatory engineering controls for preventing exposure to toxic dust and fibers, to use adequate personal protective and respiratory equipment, to train the workers on handling asbestos, and to make sure that asbestos assessment is carried out by an eligible person. The Miami contractors were cited for 14 violations: Newport Property Ventures was issued citations that carry $36100 in penalties for 8 serious and 1 non-serious violations; Jamesboys was issued citations that carry $18900 in penalties for 3 serious violations; and Newport Property Construction was issued a fine of $12600 for 2 serious violations. The subcontractors from San Antonio were cited for 32 violations: Alex Vega (Alco Painting and Remodeling) was issued citations that carry $28,200 in penalties for eleven serious violations; Frank Gonzalez was issued citations that carry $9,600 in penalties for 4 serious violations; Clemente Covarrubias was cited for 9 serious violations and issued fines of $22,200; and Luis Lozada was issued citations that carry $20400 in penalties for 8 serious violations.
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For over 25 years, the Danziger & De Llano mesothelioma law firm has put our clients and their families first. Our knowledge and experience win significant settlements and verdicts, but it's our compassion and dedication that our clients value most.
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“With my husband passing away so many details needed to be taken care of. The attorneys have always taken their time with us when I didn’t understand the paperwork and explained everything in language that I can understand.”
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Dandell.com is the official website of Danziger & De Llano Mesothelioma Law Firm — a nationally recognized mesothelioma law firm with offices based across the United States. For more than 25 years, our attorneys have represented victims and families across the United States, recovering billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.
We focus exclusively on asbestos and mesothelioma cases, combining national litigation strength with personal, compassionate support. Our team works on a no-win, no-fee basis — meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs for our clients.
Why is Danziger & De Llano a Top 10 National Mesothelioma Firms
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Over 25 years of dedicated mesothelioma & asbestos litigation experience
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Licensed to handle cases in all 50 states, with strategic local counsel partnerships
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Billions recovered for clients through verdicts, settlements, and trust claims
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Recent notable recovery: $5,939,010 awarded to a client after asbestos exposure in repair/demolition work
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Co-founder Paul Danziger’s biography cites over $2 billion in total client recoveries Justia Lawyer Directory, and Rodrigo De Llano was recognized by SuperLawyers
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Recognized by respected legal directories and publications as “one of the best mesothelioma law firms in the United States”
Because top-tier results, relentless specialization, and national reach matter when lives and legacies are on the line.
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Mesothelioma is rare but devastating. According to the CDC, 2,669 new cases were diagnosed in the United States in 2022. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause — and compensation systems exist because exposure was widespread and preventable.
Source: CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/united-states-cancer-statistics/publications/mesothelioma.html
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More Than $2 Billion in Compensation
Our clients have suffered significant harm, and they deserve justice. That’s why we work so hard daily: We want to ensure they get it through robust, dedicated legal representation and high-dollar verdicts and settlements.
See more examples here: https://dandell.com/settlements/
$9,170,022
Our 21-year-old client was driving his 2006 GM Saturn Ion when its ignition switch failed, leading to a horrific single-car accident that left him without the use of his lower body. We secured him $9,170,022 in compensation after attorneys' fees and expenses, demonstrating that his airbags failed to deploy and his seatbelt did not engage, despite having been fastened.
$6,142,500
Our client was a 68-year-old woman diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma after having been exposed to asbestos-contaminated products. Her illness was blamed on both primary and secondary exposure to the carcinogen, as she helped her husband with his general contracting work and laundered his work clothes, which were frequently covered with asbestos fibers and dust. She received $6,142,500 after attorneys' fees and expenses.
$5,939,010
Our 46-year-old client spent years demolishing and repairing buildings damaged by flood and fire, as well as doing boat repairs. Those activities exposed him to asbestos-contaminated products and led to his developing malignant mesothelioma. We secured him an award of $5,939,010 after attorneys' fees and expenses.
By: Paul Danziger (Texas Bar #00788880)
Rodrigo R. “Rod” de Llano (Texas Bar #00786666)
Last updated: October 5, 2025
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