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	== About USG Trust ==		== About USG Trust ==

	The USG Corporation Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust was established to compensate victims who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases from exposure to USG products. USG Corporation, known for its gypsum-based building products including Sheetrock brand drywall, used asbestos in various construction materials for decades.		The USG Corporation Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust was established to compensate victims who developed [[Mesothelioma\|mesothelioma]] or other asbestos-related diseases from exposure to USG products. USG Corporation, known for its gypsum-based building products including Sheetrock brand drywall, used asbestos in various construction materials for decades.

	== Key Facts ==		== Key Facts ==
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	* '''USG Trust Fund Claims''' - Direct claims against the established trust		* '''USG Trust Fund Claims''' - Direct claims against the established trust
	* '''Additional Trust Funds''' - Many victims qualify for 5-8 different trusts		* '''Additional [[Trust Funds]]''' - Many victims qualify for 5-8 different trusts
	* '''Personal Injury Lawsuits''' - Against other solvent defendants		* '''Personal Injury Lawsuits''' - Against other solvent defendants
	* '''Veterans Benefits''' - For service-related exposure		* '''Veterans Benefits''' - For service-related exposure

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{{#seo:
|title=USG Trust: Asbestos Trust Fund Claims & Compensation Guide
|description=USG Corporation asbestos trust fund information. Learn about claim eligibility, payment percentages, and how to file for mesothelioma compensation.
|keywords=USG Trust, USG Corporation, asbestos trust fund, mesothelioma compensation, drywall asbestos, gypsum products
|author=Paul Danziger, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano
|published_time=2026-01-15
}}
{| class="infobox" style="width:280px; float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; border:2px solid #1a5276; background:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" | Trust Fund Profile
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#e8f4f8; padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" | USG Corporation Asbestos Trust
|-
| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Category
| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Asbestos Trust Fund
|-
| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Initial Funding
| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | $4.0 billion
|-
| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Payment Rate
| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | 11%
|-
| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | Avg. Meso Payment
| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" | $85,000
|-
| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa;" | Page Status
| style="padding:10px;" | Under Development
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; padding:10px; text-align:center;" | [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ <span style="color:white; font-weight:bold;">Free Case Review</span>]
|}

{| style="width:100%; background:#fff3cd; border:1px solid #ffc107; border-left:5px solid #ffc107; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;"
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| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" | '''Page Under Development''' - This page is being expanded with comprehensive information. Full content coming soon. For immediate assistance, call '''(866) 222-9990'''.
|}

== About USG Trust ==

The USG Corporation Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust was established to compensate victims who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases from exposure to USG products. USG Corporation, known for its gypsum-based building products including Sheetrock brand drywall, used asbestos in various construction materials for decades.

== Key Facts ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:1em 0; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-
! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" | Key Facts: USG Trust
|-
| style="padding:15px; background:#f8f9fa;" |
* '''Initial Funding:''' $4.0 billion
* '''Current Payment Percentage:''' 11%
* '''Average Mesothelioma Payment:''' Approximately $85,000
* '''Products:''' Joint compounds, drywall, acoustical ceiling tiles, texture coatings
* '''Peak Exposure Era:''' 1940s-1978
* '''Claim Processing:''' Expedited review available for mesothelioma claims
|}

== Products Containing Asbestos ==

USG Corporation manufactured numerous products containing asbestos, including:

* '''Joint Compounds''' - Used extensively in drywall finishing
* '''Drywall/Sheetrock''' - Some formulations contained asbestos
* '''Acoustical Ceiling Tiles''' - Widely used in commercial buildings
* '''Texture Coatings''' - Spray-on ceiling and wall textures
* '''Fireproofing Materials''' - Used in construction applications

== Compensation Options ==

Victims exposed to USG asbestos products may be eligible for:

* '''USG Trust Fund Claims''' - Direct claims against the established trust
* '''Additional Trust Funds''' - Many victims qualify for 5-8 different trusts
* '''Personal Injury Lawsuits''' - Against other solvent defendants
* '''Veterans Benefits''' - For service-related exposure

== Related Resources ==

* [[Asbestos_Trust_Funds|Asbestos Trust Funds Database]]
* [[Asbestos_Products_Database|Asbestos Products Database]]
* [[Occupational_Exposure_Index|Occupational Exposure Index]]

== Get Help Today ==

{| style="width:100%; background:#d4edda; border:1px solid #28a745; border-left:5px solid #28a745; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;"
|-
| style="padding:15px; color:#155724;" | '''Free Case Evaluation''' - If you were exposed to USG asbestos products and developed mesothelioma, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.
|}

== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Mesothelioma]]
[[Category:Asbestos Trust Funds]]
[[Category:Compensation]]

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	{\| class="infobox" style="width:280px; float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; border:2px solid #1a5276~~; background:#ffffff~~; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;"		{\| class="infobox" style="width:280px; float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; border:2px solid #1a5276; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;"
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	! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Trust Fund Profile		! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Trust Fund Profile
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	\| colspan="2" style="~~background:#e8f4f8;~~ padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" \| USG Corporation Asbestos Trust		\| colspan="2" style="padding:10px; text-align:center; font-style:italic;" \| USG Corporation Asbestos Trust
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Category		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Category
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Asbestos Trust Fund		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Asbestos Trust Fund
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Initial Funding		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Initial Funding
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| $4.0 billion		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| $4.0 billion
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Payment Rate		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Payment Rate
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 11%		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 11%
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Avg. Meso Payment		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Avg. Meso Payment
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| $85,000		\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| $85,000
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold~~; background:#f8f9fa~~;" \| Page Status		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; " \| Page Status
	\| style="padding:10px;" \| Under Development		\| style="padding:10px;" \| Under Development
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	\| style="padding:15px~~; color:#856404~~;" \| '''Page Under Development''' - This page is being expanded with comprehensive information. Full content coming soon. For immediate assistance, call '''(866) 222-9990'''.		\| style="padding:15px; " \| '''Page Under Development''' - This page is being expanded with comprehensive information. Full content coming soon. For immediate assistance, call '''(866) 222-9990'''.
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	! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" \| Key Facts: USG Trust		! style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; text-align:left;" \| Key Facts: USG Trust
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	\| style="padding:15px~~; background:#f8f9fa~~;" \|		\| style="padding:15px; " \|
	* '''Initial Funding:''' $4.0 billion		* '''Initial Funding:''' $4.0 billion
	* '''Current Payment Percentage:''' 11%		* '''Current Payment Percentage:''' 11%
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	== Get Help Today ==		== Get Help Today ==

	{\| style="width:100%~~; background:#d4edda~~; border:1px solid #28a745; border-left:5px solid #28a745; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;"		{\| style="width:100%; border:1px solid #28a745; border-left:5px solid #28a745; border-radius:4px; margin:1em 0;"
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	\| style="padding:15px~~; color:#155724~~;" \| '''Free Case Evaluation''' - If you were exposed to USG asbestos products and developed mesothelioma, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.		\| style="padding:15px; " \| '''Free Case Evaluation''' - If you were exposed to USG asbestos products and developed mesothelioma, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.
	\|}		\|}