Pagos y compensación restante del Fondo Fiduciario para el Mesotelioma y el Asbesto
When companies that once produced asbestos-containing products filed for bankruptcy, they were required to establish special trust funds to compensate victims. These asbestos trust fund payouts have provided billions of dollars to people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. While many trusts are still active, their payout percentages can vary widely, and understanding what compensation may still be available is crucial for affected workers and their families.
FAQ’s About Asbestos Trust Funds
If you’re thinking about filing a claim, it’s common to have questions about how asbestos trusts operate, who is eligible, and the types of compensation you might receive. Understanding the basics can make the process much easier to navigate.
Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding mesothelioma trust fund payouts, including eligibility criteria, typical payout amounts, how payments are distributed, and the steps involved in filing a claim. This guidance can help victims and their families make informed choices as they seek the compensation they are entitled to.
How many asbestos trust funds are there?
Most sources report around 60 active asbestos trust funds. However, when including subfunds of major trusts, there are closer to 80. All of these are included in our master asbestos trust funds list at the bottom of this article.
What is the average payout from asbestos trust fund claims?
Payouts vary depending on the trust and the type of disease, mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, or other asbestos-related illnesses. For the largest trusts, a mesothelioma claim is typically valued between $110,000 and $350,000, with actual payouts often ranging from $8,800 to $17,500. Filing claims across multiple trusts with the help of an experienced asbestos attorney can increase total compensation to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Do asbestos trust funds pay lump sum or installments?
Most asbestos trusts offer claimants a choice between a lump sum payment or structured installments, depending on the specific trust’s rules.
How much money is left in the asbestos trust fund?
As of 2025, approximately $30–35 billion remains in active asbestos trust funds, available to compensate eligible claimants.
How do you qualify for an asbestos trust fund claim?
To file an asbestos trust fund claim, a claimant (or their attorney) must usually prove three things:
1. Medical Criteria
You need a diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease that the trust recognizes (e.g., mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, certain other cancers).
- Diagnosis must be backed by medical records from a qualified physician.
- Some trusts require specific test results (X-rays, pathology reports, pulmonary function tests).
- Non-malignant claims (pleural plaques, mild asbestosis) often face stricter rules or reduced payments.
2. Exposure Evidence
You must show you were exposed to asbestos-containing products from the company that set up the trust.
- This can include:
- Employment records (shipyard, construction site, power plant, etc.)
- Social Security records (to prove job history)
- Coworker affidavits or witness statements
- Union or military service documents
- Employment records (shipyard, construction site, power plant, etc.)
- Trusts usually require that the exposure was regular and proximate (not just incidental).
3. Filing Documentation
Each trust requires a formal claim submission package, often including:
- Claim form (with personal, medical, and exposure info)
- Medical records (doctor’s report, test results)
- Exposure affidavits (from the claimant or witnesses)
- Proof of diagnosis date (important for statutes of limitations)
- Sometimes death certificate (for deceased claimants filed by estates/heirs)
How to get legal assistance for an asbestos or mesothelioma trust fund claim?
To discover what your trust fund claim is worth and discuss your legal options, either contact us directly o complete our asbestos claim calculator.
Mesothelioma Trust Fund Payouts & Disease Schedules
The table below outlines the benchmark values for various asbestos-related claims from ten of the largest active asbestos trust funds. These benchmark amounts represent each trust fund’s disease schedule and help determine potential mesothelioma trust fund payouts.
| Confianza | Mesothelioma Scheduled Value | Severe Asbestosis Scheduled Value | Payment % (approx.) |
| Johns-Manville | $350,000 | $95,000 | ~5% |
| W.R. Grace (WRG) | $180,000 | $50,000 | ~31% |
| U.S. Gypsum (USG) | $155,000 | $30,000 | ~6% |
| Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) | $90,000 | $20,000 | ~8% |
| Armstrong World Industries (AWI) | $110,000 | $42,500 | ~8% |
| Celotex | $130,000 | $32,000 (disabling ILD) | ~7% |
| Owens-Illinois (O-I) | $100,000 | $28,200 | ~7% |
| NARCO (North American Refractories) | $75,000 | $18,000 | ~7.5% |
| A.P. Green (APG) | $130,000 | $22,000 | ~12% |
| ASARCO | $170,000 | $50,000 | ~5.6% |
Please note that Scheduled Value is the “theoretical” claim value before reductions. Payment % shows how much of the scheduled value a claimant can receive. So actual payout = scheduled value × payment %.
Mesothelioma Trust Fund Payout Example
For example, a Johns-Manville mesothelioma claim = $350,000 × 5% = $17,500 actual payout. Percentages vary by trust, are revised periodically, and sometimes differ by disease category.
An experienced mesothelioma lawyer will file claims with several asbestos trust funds, so total payouts for victims is typically much higher than any trust fund’s average payout.
For example, the asbestos attorneys at Danziger & De Llano regularly secure mesothelioma trust fund payouts totaling in the millions by filing claims with several trust funds.
“Navigating asbestos trust fund claims can be complex, but with the right guidance, victims of mesothelioma can access significant compensation to support their medical care and families.”
— Dr. Emily Hart, Mesothelioma Legal Advocate
Examples of Mesothelioma Claim Payouts
It’s uncommon to file a mesothelioma claim with only one asbestos trust fund. Below are examples of recent mesothelioma trust fund payouts and settlements secured by the attorneys at Danziger & De Llano.
| Asbestos Claim Payout | Claim Description |
| $6,142,500 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses by a woman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 68. She was exposed to asbestos products through assisting her husband in his general contracting work and through contact with asbestos fibers on her husband’s clothes. |
| $5,939,010 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 46. He was exposed to asbestos products while repairing boats and while doing demolition and repair of buildings damaged by fire and flooding. |
| $4,750,000 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 49. He was exposed to asbestos products through his career in the Navy. |
| $3,921,750 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a man who developed mesothelioma at age 68. He was exposed to asbestos products through his service in the Navy, as an auto mechanic, and while working in construction. |
| $3,600,450 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 67. He was exposed to asbestos products through his service in the Navy and as a construction contractor on commercial and residential projects. |
| $3,310,650 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at 62. He was exposed to asbestos while installing industrial and commercial furnaces and air conditioning units. |
| $3,185,280 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at 81. He was exposed to asbestos through his work at a paper mill & as a carpenter. |
| $3,135,850 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, for a former Navy man and mechanic that developed mesothelioma at age 57. He was exposed to asbestos during his service in the Navy as a machinist mate, and as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic on commercial projects. |
| $2,727,900 | Received after attorneys fees and expenses, by a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 61. He was exposed to asbestos products through his service in the Navy and as a telephone installer and repairman. |
In this example, the total payout for the claim is $97,050.
List of All Asbestos Trust Funds with Payment Percentage and Typical Payouts
Here’s a comprehensive list of active asbestos and mesothelioma trust funds as of September 2025. We’ve included payment percentages, typical payout calculations, and information on whether asbestos trust funds pay lump sum or installments for your convenience.
| Confianza | Year Formed / Claims Start | Payment % (current) | Typical Mesothelioma Payout (ER → IR max) | Notes |
| Johns-Manville | 1988 (established) | 5.1% | ≈$17,850 (ER); IR varies | ER scheduled $350k |
| U.S. Gypsum (USG) | 2006 (formed); 2007 (claims) | 11% | $17,050–$24,750 | ER $155k; IR max $225k |
| W.R. Grace (WRG) | 2014 | 30.1% | $54,180–$135,450 | ER $180k; IR max $450k |
| Armstrong World Industries (AWI) | 2006 (formed); 2007 (claims) | 10.8% | $11,880–$43,200 | ER $110k; IR max $400k |
| Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) | 2006 | 4.7% | $4,230–$18,800 | ER $90k; IR max $400k |
| Owens-Illinois (Paddock) | 2022 | 50.0% | $50,000–$191,300 | ER $100k; IR max $382.6k |
| Kaiser Aluminum | 2006 | 10.6% | ≈$7,420 (ER); IR varies | ER $70k |
| Shook & Fletcher | 2002 | 58.0% | (Varies) | % raised May 2025 |
| NARCO (North American Refractories) | 2013 (formed); 2013-10-15 (claims) | 100% | $75,000 (ER) | ER scheduled $75k |
| Pittsburgh Corning (PCC) | 2013 (formed); ~2017 (paying) | 19.0% | $33,250–$95,000 | ER $175k; IR max $500k |
| Owens Corning subfund | 2006 (formed); 2007 (claims) | 4.7% | (Varies) | Subfund-specific values |
| Fibreboard subfund (within OCF Trust) | 2006 (formed); 2007 (claims) | 3.7% | (Varies) | Subfund-specific values |
| DII Industries / Halliburton | 2005 (formed); 2005 (claims) | 60.0% | $36,400–$388,500 | Non-HW ER $60.7k; HW IR max $647.5k |
| ASARCO | 2009 | 35.0% | $59,500–$357,000 | ER $170k; IR up to 6× scheduled |
| Bondex / SPHC | 2016 | 29.5% | ≈$23,600 (ER); IR varies | ER $80k |
| Congoleum Plan Trust | 2010 (claims) | 8.42% | $11,130–$66,700 | ER $132.1k; IR max $792.6k |
| Celotex | 1997–1998 (formed) | 7.0% | (Varies) | IRC % 7% |
| Plant Insulation | 2012 (formed) | 16.5% | (Varies) | % raised 2023 |
| Raytech / Raymark | 2000 (formed) | 1.35% | ≈$1,688 (ER) | ER $125k |
| Plibrico 524(g) | 2006 (formed) | 0.94% | (Varies) | % decreased 2024 |
| Quigley | 2013 (formed); 2014 (claims) | 14.5% (non-releasing) / 3.6% (releasing) | (Varies) | Different rates by claimant type |
| ACandS | 2008 (formed) | 4% | (Varies) | Current % per MesotheliomaFund (Feb 2025). (Mesothelioma Trust Funds) |
| ARTRA (Synkoloid) | 2007 (formed) | 0.5% | (Varies) | Very low %; also reported ~0.6% in 2021. (Mesothelioma Center, Mesothelioma Trust Funds) |
| API, Inc. | 2007 (created) | 22% | (Varies) | API trust site + recent summaries. (API, Inc. Asbestos Settlement Trust, Mesothelioma Trust Funds) |
| ABB Lummus Global | 2006–2007 | 9.5% | (Varies) | Reduced effective Jan 1, 2024 (was 11.7%). (Mesothelioma Trust Funds, abblummustrust.org) |
| A-Best Products | 2004 (formed) | 18% | ≈$5,490 (ER on $30,500) | Example from trust summary. (Mesothelioma Trust Funds) |
| Brauer Supply (Brauer 524(g)) | 2012 (formed) | not published | (Varies) | Official trust/TDP; % not publicly posted. (Brauer Trust) |
| Burns & Roe | 2010 (claims) | 36.87% | ≈$22,000 (typical) | % and example payout noted in 2024/2025 sources. |
| C.E. Thurston & Sons | 2006 | 50% | (Varies) | Current % per MesotheliomaFund (Feb 2025). |
| Christy Refractories | 2011 | 55% | (Varies) | Payment % raised to 55% (Jan 2023 notice). (christy-trust.com) |
| Combustion Engineering (CE) | 2006 | 29.5% | (Varies) | CE Trust % as of 2024. (Mesothelioma Trust Funds) |
| Eagle-Picher Industries (EPI) | 1996 (trust) | 33% | (Varies) | CPF/EPI and law-firm summaries. (cpf-inc.com, Bailey Glasser) |
| Federal-Mogul — T&N Subfund | 2007 | 5.9% | (Varies) | Some sources report 3.9%. |
| Garlock (GST/Coltec) Settlement Facility | 2017 (facility) | n/a† | Matrix-based; varies | No standard %; some report 85% for meso factor. (Bailey Glasser, MesotheliomaHope.com) |
| G-I Holdings (GAF) | 2009 | 5% | ≈$7,750 (ER) | Based on $155k schedule × 5%. |
| H.K. Porter | 1998 | 3.0% | (Varies) | Court okayed ACRP change; % stays 3% (resumed Jan 31, 2025). (hkporterasbestostrust.org) |
| Hercules Chemical | 2010 (trust), 2011 (claims) | 2% | (Varies) | Current % per MesotheliomaFund (Feb 2025). |
| J.T. Thorpe Settlement Trust (CA) | 2006 | 50% | (Varies; uses indexed base cases) | Official site + 2024 report. (jttstrust.com) |
| J.T. Thorpe Company Successor Trust (TX) | 2004 | 45% | (Varies) | Distinct from the CA trust. |
| Western Asbestos Settlement Trust | 2004 | 51.1% | ≈$267,800 (meso in CA) | Official notice + payout example. (wastrust.com, Mesothelioma Center) |
| Thorpe Insulation Settlement Trust | 2010 | 10% | (Varies) | Current % per 2024/2025 sources. (Mesothelioma Trust Funds, asbestosclaims.law) |
| National Gypsum (NGC Bodily Injury Trust) | 1993 (trust); 2003 restructure | 45% | — | % increased in 2023; higher than many trusts |
| Porter Hayden Bodily Injury Trust | 2007 (claims start) | 1.8% | — | Very low %; posted in notices |
| Flintkote Asbestos Trust | 2015 | 15% | — | % shown on trust site |
| Fuller-Austin Asbestos Settlement Trust | 1998 | 16.2% | — | % from trust documents |
| Geo. V. Hamilton, Inc. Asbestos Trust | 2019 (claims start) | not published | — | Active; % not public |
| Durabla Asbestos Trust | 2012 (formed); 2020 (claims start) | 26% (initial) | — | Initial %; under review |
| United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) Asbestos PI Trust | 2014 | 3.35% (non-released); 11% (released) | — | Two rates depending on release |
| Yarway Asbestos Personal Injury Trust | 2015 | 27.5% | — | As posted in trust materials |
| Maremont Asbestos Personal Injury Trust | 2019 | 28.4% (initial) | — | As posted on trust site |
| Metex (Kentile) Asbestos PI Trust | 2014 (formed); 2015 (claims start) | 7.25% | — | Payment % posted in trust docs |
| Motors Liquidation Co. (GM) Asbestos PI Trust | 2011 (formed); 2012 (claims start) | 12.2% | — | Periodic % reconsiderations posted |
| United States Mineral Products Co. (USMPC) Asbestos Trust | 2005 | 32% | — | Increased to 32% in Mar 2024 |
| T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition (THAN) Asbestos PI Trust | 2009 | 15% | — | Posted in trust/company pages |
| SEPCO Asbestos PI Trust | 2020 | 10% (initial) | — | As posted on trust site |
| Duro Dyne Asbestos PI Trust | 2020 (formed); 2021 (claims start) | 20% (initial) | — | As posted on trust site |
| Leslie Controls Asbestos PI Trust | 2012 | 5% | — | As posted on trust site |
| Keene Creditors Trust | 1996 | 1.08% | — | Very low %; long-standing |
| Rapid-American Asbestos PI Trust | 2022 | not published | — | Liquidating trust; % not posted |
| Oakfabco Liquidating Trust | 2019 | not published | — | Liquidating trust |
| A.P. Green (APG) Asbestos Trust | 2014 | 5.3% | — | Updated in 2023 |
| Fraser’s Boiler Service Liquidating Trust | 2019 | not published | — | Liquidating trust; pays asbestos claims tied to Fraser’s Boiler 【web†】 |
| Kaiser Gypsum Asbestos PI Trust | 2021 | ~10.6% | — | Current % per trust site (reduced from 15.5%) 【web†】 |
| State Insulation Corp. (SIC) Asbestos PI Trust | 2021; claims 2023 | 5% | — | Payment % set Aug 2023 【web†】 |
| Pacor / Philadelphia Asbestos Corp. Trust | 2004 (bankruptcy); later trust | not published | — | Known as PACOR; payout % not widely posted 【web†】 |
| Lloyd E. Mitchell Co. Asbestos Trust | 2000s | not published | — | Smaller regional trust; % not public |
| M.H. Detrick Company Asbestos Trust | 2004 (approx.) | not published | — | Limited information; regional insulation defendant |
| Anaconda / ARCO (ARCO Asbestos Settlement Trust) | 2000s | not published | — | Covers exposures to Anaconda asbestos |
| Babcock & Wilcox Construction Products Trust (separate) | 2006 | not published | — | Distinct from main B&W trust |
| Federal-Mogul (FMP subfund) | 2007 | not published | — | One of the FM subfunds distinct from T&N |
| Federal-Mogul (Ferodo / other subfunds) | 2007 | not published | — | Several FM subfunds exist under plan |
| United Conveyor Asbestos Trust | 2011 | not published | — | Handles UCC exposures |
| Stone & Webster Asbestos PI Trust | 2002 (bankruptcy); trust later | not published | — | Covers engineering/construction exposures |
| Plant Insulation (was in Batch 2, but note again) | 2012 | 16.5% | — | Already covered earlier; included here for completeness |
| Hercules (Hercules Chemical) | 2011 | 2% | — | Already covered, but confirm updated % |
| G-I Holdings Building Materials Trust (subfund) | 2009 | not published | — | Separate subfund from GAF |
| API / CertainTeed subfund | 2007 | not published | — | Within API/CertainTeed bankruptcy estate |
| Eagle-Picher (Refractories subfund) | 1996 | 33% | — | Already covered in prior batch, but note subfund |
| Owens Corning Fibreboard subfund (repeat) | 2006 | 3.7–4.7% | — | Already listed previously |
| Shook & Fletcher | 2002 | 58% | — | Already covered; listed again here for completeness |
Get Legal Help with Your Asbestos Trust Fund Claim
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Over $30 billion remains in active asbestos trust funds, providing compensation to thousands of mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease victims.
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