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Asbestos Products Database
Comprehensive identification reference
Products Documented 3,000+ distinct items
Manufacturers 60+ major companies
Trust Fund Assets $30+ billion available
Peak Exposure Era 1940-1980
Workers Exposed 10+ million Americans
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Executive Summary

American industry incorporated asbestos into over 3,000 distinct products between 1930 and 1990, exposing more than 10 million workers to deadly fibers that continue causing mesothelioma diagnoses today.[1] This comprehensive database documents the manufacturers, product lines, and bankruptcy trusts associated with the most dangerous materials ever used in American workplaces. More than 60 companies have established bankruptcy trusts totaling over $30 billion in available compensation, with most claims processed within 90 days through expedited review.[2] The mesothelioma latency period of 20-60 years means workers exposed decades ago are only now receiving diagnoses, making product identification critical for connecting victims to available trust fund compensation.[3]

Asbestos was considered a "miracle mineral" throughout the 20th century due to its exceptional heat resistance, tensile strength, and chemical stability. Manufacturers incorporated it into insulation, construction materials, automotive parts, textiles, and thousands of industrial components. Shipyard workers, insulation workers, boilermakers, and construction tradesmen faced the highest exposure levels, though virtually every American industry utilized asbestos products during this period.[4] Today, identifying specific products remains essential for building successful compensation claims—each manufacturer potentially connects to separate trust funds, lawsuits, or VA benefits, multiplying available recovery sources for victims and their families.

Key Facts

Key Facts: Asbestos Products in America
  • Products Documented: Over 3,000 distinct asbestos-containing materials used across all major industries
  • Major Manufacturers: 60+ companies have established bankruptcy trusts for victim compensation
  • Total Trust Assets: $30+ billion remains available with $17+ billion already paid to 3.3 million claimants
  • Peak Production Era: 1940-1980 saw maximum asbestos usage in construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing
  • Workers Directly Exposed: More than 10 million Americans encountered asbestos occupationally
  • Latency Period: Mesothelioma typically develops 20-60 years after initial asbestos exposure
  • Processing Time: 97-98% of trust claims processed through expedited review within 90 days
  • Highest Payment Trust: NARCO Trust maintains exceptional 100% payment percentage from $6.32 billion funding
  • Average Combined Recovery: Mesothelioma victims average $300,000-$400,000 across multiple trust claims
  • Highest Industry Risk: Shipyard workers, insulation workers, boilermakers faced most severe exposure

Why Does Product Identification Matter for Mesothelioma Claims?

Identifying specific asbestos products is the foundation of every successful mesothelioma claim. Unlike other toxic tort cases where exposure might involve a single defendant, mesothelioma victims typically encountered asbestos products from multiple manufacturers throughout their careers.[5] Each identified product potentially connects to a separate bankruptcy trust or solvent defendant, multiplying available compensation sources.

The documented case of one mesothelioma victim illustrates this principle: by identifying products from multiple manufacturers, this individual recovered over $2.4 million across various trust funds, including $1,137,651 from insulation company trusts, $345,351 from asbestos product trusts, and $600,000 from additional sources.[6]

"In our decades of experience, we've observed that workers often handled asbestos products from ten or more different manufacturers over a single career. Every product we identify represents another potential compensation source for our clients."
— Rod De Llano, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano

Workers in high-risk occupations encountered different asbestos products depending on their industry. Shipyard workers primarily handled pipe insulation and fireproofing, while construction workers encountered joint compounds, ceiling tiles, and flooring materials. Understanding which products were used in specific industries and time periods helps attorneys build comprehensive exposure histories that maximize compensation recovery.

What Were the Most Common Asbestos Products?

Asbestos was considered a "miracle mineral" due to its heat resistance, durability, and versatility, leading manufacturers to incorporate it into thousands of building materials, industrial components, and consumer goods.[7]

Insulation Products

Thermal insulation represented the most dangerous category of asbestos products, responsible for the majority of occupational mesothelioma cases. Workers who installed, maintained, or removed insulation faced catastrophic exposure levels.[8]

Major Insulation Products and Manufacturers:

  • Johns-Manville Thermobestos - Block and pipe insulation containing up to 90% asbestos, used extensively in industrial settings and naval vessels
  • Pittsburgh Corning Unibestos - Pipe covering that became synonymous with shipyard exposure, leading to one of the largest bankruptcy trusts
  • Owens Corning Kaylo - Pipe covering and block insulation widely used in commercial and residential construction
  • Eagle-Picher Insulite - Insulating cement supplied to the U.S. Navy from 1934 onward
  • W.R. Grace Zonolite - Vermiculite insulation installed in an estimated 35 million American homes, contaminated with tremolite asbestos from the Libby, Montana mine[9]
⚠ Warning for Homeowners: Zonolite attic insulation installed before 1990 may contain tremolite asbestos. Do not disturb this material without professional testing and removal. Contact a certified asbestos abatement contractor before any renovation project involving older insulation.

Construction Materials

Building materials containing asbestos were used in virtually every American home, school, and commercial building constructed between 1940 and 1980.[10]

Joint Compounds and Drywall Products:

USG Corporation revolutionized American construction with Sheetrock brand drywall, but incorporated asbestos into joint compounds from the 1920s through 1978. The USG Trust has distributed over $4.11 billion in compensation, currently paying 11% of scheduled values.[11]

Roofing and Siding Materials:

  • Johns-Manville Transite - Asbestos-cement panels and shingles containing 12-50% asbestos fiber
  • GAF/Ruberoid roofing - Felt-backed roofing materials
  • Celotex Corporation products - Insulation boards and roofing
  • Flintkote Company shingles - Residential roofing materials

Floor Tiles and Adhesives:

  • Kentile Floors - 9"x9" vinyl asbestos tiles found in millions of commercial and residential buildings
  • Armstrong World Industries - Floor tiles and sheet flooring containing chrysotile asbestos
  • Congoleum Corporation - Vinyl flooring products

Automotive and Friction Products

Brake and clutch components represented a major source of asbestos exposure for mechanics, automotive workers, and do-it-yourself vehicle owners.[12]

Major Automotive Asbestos Manufacturers:

  • Raybestos-Manhattan - Brake linings with up to 70% asbestos content, produced from the 1920s through the 1980s
  • Bendix Corporation (later Honeywell) - Brake pads and friction materials
  • Ford Motor Company - OEM brake and clutch components
  • General Motors - Original equipment brake parts
  • Federal-Mogul Corporation - Gaskets and friction products through multiple acquired brands
ℹ Important: The EPA's 2024 chrysotile ban addresses aftermarket brake parts, affecting an estimated 749,900 potentially exposed automotive service technicians. However, older vehicles may still contain original asbestos components. Always assume brake work on pre-2000 vehicles may involve asbestos exposure.

Which Manufacturers Created the Most Exposure?

While over 60 manufacturers have established bankruptcy trusts, certain companies dominated the American asbestos market and are responsible for the majority of occupational exposures documented in mesothelioma cases.

Johns-Manville Corporation

Johns-Manville represents the archetype of asbestos manufacturing—a century-old corporation that built its empire on asbestos products while possessing internal knowledge of health dangers for decades.[13]

Company Profile:

  • Founded: 1858 (merged from H.W. Johns Manufacturing and Manville Covering Company in 1901)
  • Bankruptcy Filed: August 26, 1982 (first major asbestos bankruptcy)
  • Trust Established: 1988
  • Initial Funding: $2.5 billion
  • Current Payment Percentage: 5.1%
  • Total Distributed: Over $5 billion to 815,000+ claimants

Evidence presented in litigation revealed Johns-Manville executives knew about asbestos health risks as early as the 1920s. In 1933, Dr. Anthony Lanza reported findings to the company revealing asbestos exposure causes lung disease, and the company conspired to withhold this information from the public.[14] See our corporate concealment documentation for extensive details on internal company knowledge.

The Johns-Manville Trust pays mesothelioma claimants $350,000 scheduled value × 5.1% = $17,850 actual payment through expedited review.[15]

W.R. Grace & Company

W.R. Grace's asbestos history centers on the Libby, Montana vermiculite mine, which created one of America's worst environmental disasters affecting an entire community.[16]

Company Profile:

  • Libby Mine Operation: 1963-1990
  • Bankruptcy Duration: April 2001 to February 2014 (13 years, longest asbestos bankruptcy)
  • Trust Funding: $3+ billion
  • Current Payment Percentage: 30.1%
  • Homes Affected: Estimated 35 million with Zonolite insulation

The W.R. Grace Trust pays mesothelioma claimants $180,000 scheduled value × 30.1% = $54,180 actual payment, one of the higher-paying trusts in the system.

Owens Corning/Fibreboard Corporation

Owens Corning emerged from a 1938 merger pioneering fiberglass technology while simultaneously producing extensive asbestos products. Its 1997 acquisition of Fibreboard Corporation dramatically increased asbestos liabilities.[17]

Trust Structure:

  • Combined Funding: $4.9 billion ($1.5B Owens Corning + $3.4B Fibreboard)
  • Owens Corning Payment: 4.7%
  • Fibreboard Payment: 3.7%
  • Mesothelioma Payouts: $12,690 (OC) and $6,660 (FB) at current percentages

See Owens Corning Trust for detailed claims information.

Pittsburgh Corning Corporation

Pittsburgh Corning's Unibestos pipe insulation became synonymous with shipyard exposure, installed extensively on naval vessels and in industrial facilities nationwide.[18]

Trust Profile:

  • Current Payment Percentage: 19%
  • Total Distributed: Over $3.14 billion since inception
  • Mesothelioma Payment: $250,000 × 19% = $47,500 actual
  • 60/40 Split: 60% of funds allocated for malignant diseases

See Pittsburgh Corning Trust for complete filing guidance.

"The pattern we see repeatedly in mesothelioma cases is that manufacturers knew about the dangers but chose to prioritize profits over worker safety. Internal company documents consistently reveal this troubling corporate behavior spanning decades."
— Paul Danziger, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano

Additional Major Manufacturers

USG Corporation (United States Gypsum):

USG revolutionized American construction with its 1917 introduction of Sheetrock brand drywall, fundamentally changing building practices nationwide. The company incorporated asbestos into joint compounds from the 1920s through 1978, creating exposure risks for construction workers, contractors, and homeowners.[19]

  • Bankruptcy Filed: June 25, 2001
  • Initial Trust Funding: $4 billion
  • Current Payment: 11% (reduced from 45% initially)
  • Total Distributed: Over $4.11 billion

Babcock & Wilcox Company:

Founded in 1867, Babcock & Wilcox became a major boiler manufacturer supplying power plants, naval vessels, and industrial facilities. Their products contained 20-80% asbestos in gaskets, seals, and insulation components.[20]

  • Bankruptcy Filed: 2000 (faced 400,000+ claims)
  • Trust Funding: $1.85 billion
  • Current Payment: 4.7%
  • Exposure Sites: Over 42,000 documented locations

Armstrong World Industries:

Armstrong manufactured ceiling tiles, floor tiles, and insulation materials containing asbestos throughout the mid-20th century. The company's products were installed in commercial buildings, schools, and residential properties across America.[21]

  • Trust Established: With initial 20% payment rate
  • Current Payment: 10.8% (reduced from 13.5% in 2024)
  • Mesothelioma Payment: $110,000 scheduled × 10.8% = $11,880

Federal-Mogul Corporation:

Federal-Mogul acquired multiple asbestos companies including Turner & Newall, Europe's largest asbestos manufacturer. The complex trust structure includes four distinct subfunds with varying payment percentages.[22]

  • Subfund Payments: FMP (12.2%), T&N (3.9%)
  • Total Funding: $635 million across subfunds
  • Notable Acquisition: Bendix brake business (2003)

NARCO (North American Refractories Company):

NARCO stands out as the highest-paying trust in the system, maintaining an exceptional 100% payment percentage from its $6.32 billion initial funding. The company manufactured refractory materials containing up to 15% asbestos, supplied to steel mills, power plants, and industrial facilities.[23]

  • Bankruptcy Filed: 2002 (200,000+ lawsuits)
  • Trust Established: April 30, 2013
  • Payment Percentage: 100% (exceptional outlier)
  • Exposure Sites: 896 documented worksites
  • Honeywell Settlement: $1.327 billion payment in January 2023

Shook & Fletcher Insulation Company:

Shook & Fletcher operated as a regional insulation contractor with significant exposure responsibility in the Southeast. The trust recently increased payments from 50% to 58%, the only trust to raise payment percentages in 2025.[24]

  • Current Payment: 58% (increased May 2025)
  • Mesothelioma Payment: $150,000 × 58% = $87,000

Eagle-Picher Industries:

Eagle-Picher supplied the U.S. Navy with refractory products containing up to 15% asbestos from 1934 onward, creating extensive exposure for shipyard workers and Navy veterans.[25]

  • Trust Payment: 33%
  • Claims Processed: Over 160,000
  • Primary Products: Insulating cement, pipe coverings

Combustion Engineering:

Now part of GE Power, Combustion Engineering manufactured steam boilers for power plants and naval vessels from the 1930s through the 1970s. Products contained substantial asbestos in gaskets, insulation, and heat-resistant components.[26]

  • Trust Funding: $1.4 billion
  • Current Payment: 29.5%
  • Primary Exposure: Power plant workers, naval personnel

Raybestos-Manhattan (Raytech Corporation):

Raybestos-Manhattan pioneered automotive brake linings with up to 70% asbestos content from the 1920s through the 1980s. Internal documents from 1935 revealed early knowledge of asbestos dangers while production continued for five more decades. In 1973, Dr. I.M. Weaver of Raybestos Manhattan warned the Friction Materials Standards Institute that brake asbestos caused mesothelioma.[27]

  • Initial Trust Funding: $52 million (later $730 million total)
  • Current Payment: 1.35%
  • Mesothelioma Payment: $179,760 × 1.35% = $2,427

How Do Asbestos Products Connect to Trust Funds?

The asbestos trust fund system operates as the primary compensation mechanism for most mesothelioma victims, processing approximately 97-98% of claims through expedited review within 90 days.[28][29] Understanding which products connect to which trusts is essential for maximizing recovery.

Current Payment Percentages by Major Trust

Trust Name Payment % Mesothelioma Scheduled Actual Payment
NARCO Trust 100% $150,000 $150,000
Shook & Fletcher 58% $150,000 $87,000
DII/Halliburton 60% $95,000 $57,000
W.R. Grace 30.1% $180,000 $54,180
Pittsburgh Corning 19% $250,000 $47,500
Johns-Manville 5.1% $350,000 $17,850
Owens Corning 4.7% $270,000 $12,690
USG Corporation 11% $38,750 $4,263

For complete trust fund information, see our comprehensive trust fund guide and filing procedures.

Product-to-Trust Mapping

Different product types connect to specific manufacturer trusts:

Pipe Insulation → Multiple Trusts:

Joint Compounds → USG and National Gypsum Trusts

Automotive Friction → Raytech, Federal-Mogul Trusts

Fireproofing → W.R. Grace, Armstrong Trusts

✓ Multiple Trust Claims: Most mesothelioma victims qualify for claims against multiple trusts based on their exposure history. Experienced mesothelioma attorneys routinely identify 5-15 trust claims per client, significantly increasing total compensation.

Which Industries Used the Most Asbestos Products?

Asbestos penetrated virtually every American industry, but certain sectors experienced dramatically higher exposure levels and correspondingly elevated mesothelioma rates.

Shipbuilding and Naval Operations

Shipyard workers faced the most intense occupational asbestos exposure in American history. Naval vessels contained asbestos in virtually every compartment—boiler rooms, engine spaces, pipe systems, electrical components, and crew quarters.[30]

Products Used on Ships:

  • Pipe lagging and insulation (all hot water and steam systems)
  • Boiler insulation and gaskets
  • Deck underlayment and fireproofing
  • Electrical cable insulation
  • Valve packing materials
  • Pump seals and gaskets

Extensive asbestos use aboard aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, and patrol boats created exposure for thousands of service members.[31][32]

Navy veterans represent approximately one-third of all mesothelioma patients diagnosed annually, reflecting the catastrophic exposure levels aboard military vessels.[33][34] See Military Exposure Overview for branch-specific information.

Construction and Building Trades

Construction workers encountered asbestos throughout their careers, from foundation work through finishing. The Occupational Exposure Index documents over 300 construction-related jobs with documented asbestos contact.

High-Risk Construction Products:

  • Joint compound and spackling paste (drywall finishing)
  • Acoustic ceiling tiles (installation and removal)
  • Floor tiles and mastic adhesives
  • Roofing materials and felt
  • Window glazing and caulk
  • Cement board and transite panels

Power Generation and Industrial Plants

Power plants, refineries, and chemical facilities used massive quantities of thermal insulation to protect workers and equipment from extreme temperatures.[35]

Industrial Applications:

  • Boiler insulation (primary exposure source)
  • Turbine wrapping
  • Pipe lagging throughout facilities
  • Refractory linings
  • Gaskets and packing materials

High-Risk Industrial Occupations:

The Occupational Exposure Index documents extreme mortality rates for specific trades. Insulation workers face a proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) of 3,539—meaning they die from mesothelioma at 35 times the rate of the general population. Boilermakers, pipefitters, and plumbers also face dramatically elevated risks from decades of handling asbestos-containing products in industrial settings.

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Mechanics and automotive service workers faced chronic exposure from brake and clutch repairs, particularly in the era before proper ventilation and protective equipment. The EPA's 2024 chrysotile ban addresses an estimated 749,900 potentially exposed automotive service technicians.[36]

Automotive Asbestos Sources:

  • Brake pads and shoes
  • Clutch facings
  • Transmission components
  • Head gaskets and exhaust gaskets
  • Heat shields

Recent verdicts demonstrate ongoing liability for automotive manufacturers:

  • $81.5 million - Washington Supreme Court upheld against NAPA/Genuine Parts Company
  • $600,000 - Honda failure to warn case (New York)
  • $5.75 million - Volkswagen Group verdict

Textile and Manufacturing

Textile workers faced unique exposure hazards from processing raw asbestos fibers into woven and non-woven products. Mills in North Carolina, South Carolina, and other Southern states employed thousands of workers who handled raw asbestos daily.[37]

Textile Products Containing Asbestos:

  • Fire-resistant fabrics and blankets
  • Brake and clutch linings
  • Gasket materials
  • Protective clothing
  • Industrial filters

Railroad Industry

Railroad workers encountered asbestos in locomotive insulation, brake systems, and maintenance facilities throughout the 20th century. The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) provides specific compensation pathways for railroad workers with asbestos-related diseases.[38]

Railroad Asbestos Sources:

  • Locomotive boiler insulation
  • Steam pipe lagging
  • Brake shoes and components
  • Roundhouse maintenance activities
  • Passenger car insulation

How Can Workers Identify Specific Products?

Product identification often depends on circumstantial evidence, workplace records, and expert testimony. Several methods help establish exposure connections.

Secondary Exposure and Household Contact

Mesothelioma doesn't only affect workers who directly handled asbestos products. Family members developed the disease from asbestos fibers carried home on work clothes, tools, and vehicles. This "take-home" or secondary exposure has generated significant litigation and compensation awards.[39]

Recent Secondary Exposure Verdicts:

  • $43 million - Carpenter's wife who laundered contaminated work clothes
  • $27.5 million - John Panza Jr. exposed from father's 30-year asbestos work
  • $18 million - Denise Guth Cook exposed to brake grinding dust from father's shop

Courts increasingly recognize the foreseeability of household exposure, holding manufacturers liable for failing to warn workers that they could endanger family members by bringing contaminated clothing home.

Comprehensive Product Categories

The following categories represent the major classifications of asbestos-containing products encountered in occupational and household settings:

Category 1: Thermal System Insulation

  • Pipe insulation (hot water, steam, HVAC systems)
  • Boiler insulation
  • Duct insulation
  • Vessel insulation
  • Block insulation
  • Insulating cement
  • Spray-applied fireproofing

Category 2: Surfacing Materials

  • Acoustical plaster
  • Decorative plaster
  • Textured paints and coatings
  • Taping compounds
  • Joint compound
  • Spackling
  • Stucco

Category 3: Miscellaneous Materials

  • Cement pipes and sheets
  • Roofing felt
  • Floor tiles (9"x9" most common)
  • Sheet flooring
  • Ceiling tiles
  • Fire doors
  • Elevator brake shoes
  • Caulking and putties

Category 4: Friction Materials

  • Automobile brake pads
  • Brake drums and shoes
  • Clutch facings
  • Industrial brake systems
  • Elevator brakes

Category 5: Textiles and Fabrics

  • Fireproof blankets
  • Welding curtains
  • High-temperature gaskets
  • Packing materials
  • Protective clothing

Visual Identification

Chrysotile (White Asbestos): Comprising 95% of historical usage, chrysotile appears as white to pale green wavy fibers with a silky appearance.[40]

Amosite (Brown Asbestos): Straight golden-brown fibers with broom-like ends, commonly found in pipe insulation.

Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos): The most dangerous form, displaying characteristic purple-blue straight fibers with defined ridges.

Manufacturing Stamps and Codes

Products manufactured between 1940-1984 have the highest likelihood of asbestos content. Materials supplied before 1984 almost certainly contained asbestos. Drywall production stamps on back surfaces and color-coded end tapes indicate product specifications and manufacturing dates.

Testing Methodologies

Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM): Primary bulk material analysis with 1% detection limit, costing $25-100 per sample with 3-5 day turnaround.

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): Definitive identification for low-level concentrations at $200-500 per sample.

⛔ Never Disturb Suspected Asbestos: If you believe materials contain asbestos, do not sand, scrape, drill, or otherwise disturb them. Professional testing by NVLAP-accredited laboratories is required for safe identification. Improper handling releases dangerous fibers that remain airborne for hours.

What Compensation Is Available for Asbestos Product Exposure?

Mesothelioma victims have multiple compensation pathways, often pursued simultaneously to maximize recovery.[41]

Trust Fund Claims

  • Average Combined Recovery: $300,000-$400,000 across multiple trusts
  • Processing Time: 90 days typical for expedited review
  • No Lawsuit Required: Administrative claims process

See Trust Fund Filing Guidance for step-by-step instructions.

Lawsuits Against Solvent Defendants

  • Average Settlement: $1 million to $1.4 million
  • Trial Verdict Average: $20.7 million (2024 data)
  • Record Verdict: $117 million (New York, 2025)[42]

Veterans Benefits

  • VA Disability: $3,700+/month for 100% rating
  • DIC Benefits: Survivor compensation for dependents
  • Healthcare: Specialized VA treatment centers

The Veterans Community Care Program provides mesothelioma patients with access to specialized treatment at approved facilities outside the VA system when VA facilities cannot provide the needed care.[43]

See Veterans Benefits for complete VA claims information.

Workers' Compensation

State workers' compensation programs may provide additional benefits depending on employment circumstances and state laws. See Statute of Limitations by State for filing deadlines.

"We work closely with industrial hygienists and medical experts to document exposure patterns and establish the connection between workplace conditions and disease development. Every product we identify expands our clients' compensation opportunities."
— Michelle Whitman, Attorney, Danziger & De Llano

What Documents Support Product Identification Claims?

Building a comprehensive exposure history requires gathering documentation from multiple sources. See Evidence Preservation for detailed guidance.

Employment Records

  • W-2 forms and tax records showing employers
  • Union membership records and work assignments
  • Social Security earnings statements
  • Company personnel files (if available)

Product-Specific Evidence

  • Work orders specifying materials used
  • Safety data sheets and product labels
  • Purchase orders and invoices
  • Shipping manifests and delivery records

Witness Statements

  • Coworker affidavits describing products used
  • Supervisor statements about workplace conditions
  • Expert testimony from industrial hygienists

Medical Documentation

  • Pathology reports confirming mesothelioma diagnosis
  • Imaging studies showing asbestos markers
  • Occupational health evaluations
  • Treatment records from specialized treatment centers

See Mesothelioma Claim Process for the complete documentation timeline.

What Are Recent Developments in Asbestos Product Litigation?

The asbestos litigation landscape continues evolving with several significant 2024-2025 developments.

EPA Chrysotile Ban (2024)

The EPA's March 2024 comprehensive chrysotile asbestos ban includes phased prohibitions on remaining uses:[44]

  • Brake blocks: Banned within 6 months
  • Sheet gaskets: 2-year phase-out
  • Chlor-alkali diaphragms: 5-12 year extensions for 8 facilities

Record Verdicts

Recent mesothelioma verdicts demonstrate continued jury sympathy for victims:

  • $117 million (New York, 2025) - Sheet metal worker
  • $42 million (Massachusetts, 2025) - Talc exposure case
  • $40.75 million (Illinois) - Oil refinery worker
  • $81.5 million (Washington) - Automotive brake exposure

Trust Fund Adjustments

2025 saw continued downward pressure on payment percentages as trustees conserve funds for future claimants. Notable adjustments include Kaiser Aluminum dropping from 15.5% to 10.6% (32% reduction), while Shook & Fletcher increased from 50% to 58%—the only trust to raise payments this year.

Get Help Identifying Your Asbestos Exposure

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