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C. E. Thurston Company

Page Updated on February 22, 2022
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C. E. Thurston Company is an insulation and refractory contracting company in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous insulation companies once used asbestos in their products for its heat and fire resistance. C.E. Thurston was responsible for distributing many of these asbestos-containing products and the resulting harm to workers and consumers.

With more than $30 billion currently set aside in trust funds, you may qualify for substantial compensation if you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. We invite you to fill out our form today for a free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information about experienced mesothelioma lawyers in your area, how to get paid in 90 days, how to file an asbestos trust fund claim, and much more.

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C.E. Thurston History

Established in 1919, C.E. Thurston started as a mechanical packing and manufacturing company in Virginia. Later, the company added insulation contracting to its business and began offering services to numerous companies. This work included insulation removal, repair, and installation.

Although C.E. Thurston was not personally responsible for manufacturing asbestos, many companies it worked with did manufacture with asbestos. In 1991, C.E. Thurston bought Mechanical Insulation Services, Inc., an insulation contractor.

Shortly after, the company also bought the Ambrose Insulation Company. Acquiring these companies allowed C.E. Thurston to grow significantly as a business, but it faced thousands of asbestos-related lawsuits through the purchases.

C.E. Thurston Asbestos Lawsuits

After C.E. Thurston began facing asbestos-related lawsuits, the company entered into the Wellington Agreement in 1985 with 33 other companies.

According to the Duke University School of Law, the Wellington Agreement was a signed agreement created for select companies to handle massive amounts of asbestos-related claims.

It was named after Harry Wellington, the former Dean of Yale University Law School. Unfortunately, the agreement was suspended only a few short years later after several companies withdrew.

Afterward, C.E. Thurston attempted another agreement known as the Center for Claims Resolution (CCR). It started in 2001, but in 2003, the company decided to handle asbestos-related claims alone and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  

As a result, the C.E. Thurston & Sons Asbestos Trust was created, which remains open today.

As of 2006, around $53 million was in the company’s trust fund. In 2012, it was temporarily suspended while the payment percentage for each claim was investigated.

A few months later, the trust fund opened again with a new payment percentage for claimants: 25%.

Although the percentage revision lowered the payment amount for claimants, it was necessary to compensate future asbestos claims.

C.E. Thurston Today

C.E. Thurston remains in operation. Instead of working with companies associated with asbestos use, the business is now a leading company in asbestos abatement and lead abatement.

The company still offers insulation contracting services but focuses on customers in the commercial and industrial sectors.

Occupations Affected by C.E. Thurston

C.E. Thurston did not directly manufacture asbestos, but they hired workers to distribute and install asbestos-containing insulation.

Consequently, insulation installation workers face the highest risks of developing mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other forms of illnesses caused by asbestos exposure.

None of the workers were required to wear protective gear and clothing to help reduce the risk of asbestos fibers inhalation.

Further, people who never worked for C.E. Thurston but were around the products that the company distributed are also at risk for developing life-threatening diseases, including:

  • Repair workers
  • Construction workers
  • Painters
  • Shipbuilders
  • Ship mechanics

If you think C.E. Thurston exposed you to asbestos, talk to your doctor about it. Also, consider working with a mesothelioma lawyer to seek compensation.

Additional Resources for Asbestos Victims

Remember, if you’ve been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, there is a good chance you’ll qualify for considerable compensation. Don’t forget to fill out our form to get our free Financial Compensation Packet, filled with information on the experienced asbestos and mesothelioma attorneys in your area.

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References
  1. https://www.cethurston.com/content/page/AboutUs
  2. http://scholarship.law.duke.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4068&context=lcp
  3. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/technical_reports/2010/RAND_TR872.pdf
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