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Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts
Typically asbestos bankruptcy trusts are established by companies who have filed for bankruptcy. They then pay personal injury claims for those who were exposed to asbestos. Since the mid-1970son, at least 56 asbestos bankruptcy trusts were set up.
Armstrong World Industries Asbestos Trust
Armstrong World Industries was founded in the year 1860 in Pittsburgh. It is the largest wine bottle cork producer in the world. It has more than 3000 employees and operates 26 manufacturing facilities across the globe.
The company employed asbestos in a variety of products , including insulation, tiles as well as vinyl flooring and tiles during its initial years. Workers were exposed to asbestos symptoms, which can cause serious health problems like mesothelioma and lung cancer.
The asbestos-containing products manufactured by Armstrong were widely used in the residential, commercial and military construction industry. Many Armstrong workers were exposed to asbestos, resulting in asbestos-related diseases.
While asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral but it is not a safe material for humans to eat. It is also called a fireproofing substance. Companies have created trusts to compensate victims of asbestos's dangers.
In the aftermath of the bankruptcy of Armstrong World Industries, a trust was created to compensate those who have been affected by Armstrong World Industries' products. The trust settled more than 200,000 claims during the first two years. The total amount of compensation was more than $2 billion.
The trust is owned by Armor TPG Holdings, a private equity firm. The company owned more than 25% of the fund at the beginning of 2013.
According to the Asbestos Victims Compensation Trust, the company is estimated to be responsible for more that $1 billion in personal injury claims. The trust has more than $2 billion of reserves to pay out claims.
Celotex Asbestos Trust
Celotex Corporation was a distributor and manufacturer of building materials. During the 1980s, Celotex Corporation was hit with a flood of lawsuits alleging asbestos-related property damage. These claims, as well as others were a flurry of billions of dollars in damages.
In 1990, Celotex filed for bankruptcy protection. To deal with asbestos-related claims the pleural asbestos Settlement Trust was created as part of Celotex's restructuring plan. The Trust filed a claim in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Saiber L.L.C. represented the Trust.
The trust applied for protection under two policies of comprehensive excess general liability insurance. One policy provided five million dollars in coverage, while the other offered 6.6 million. Jim Walter Corporation was also asked to provide coverage. It did not find any evidence that showed the trust was required by law to give notice to excess insurances.
The Celotex Asbestos Trust filed proofs of bodily injury claims on December 31st 2004. The trust also filed a motion seeking to overturn the special master's ruling.
Celotex had less that $7 million in primary coverage when it filed, but believed future asbestos litigation would impact its excess coverage. In reality, the company anticipated the need for a number of layers of additional insurance coverage. However the bankruptcy court found no evidence to prove that Celotex gave reasonable notice to its insurance companies that had excess coverage.
The Celotex Asbestos Settlement Trust is an extremely complex process. In addition to settling claims for asbestos-related illnesses, it is also responsible for paying claims against Philip Carey (formerly Canadian Mine).
It can be difficult to understand. The trust offers a simple claim management tool as well an interactive website. There is also a page on the trust's website that addresses claims issues.
Christy Refractories Asbestos Trust
Christy Refractories originally had an insurance pool of $45 million. However, in the first quarter of 2010 the company filed for bankruptcy. The filing was to settle asbestos lawsuits. Christy Refractories' insurers have been settlement asbestos claims for about $1 million per month since then.
Since the 1980s, asbestos trust funds have paid out more than 20 billion dollars. These funds cover the cost of therapy and lost income. These funds include the Western MacArthur Trust, the M.H. Detrick Asbestos Trust and Thorpe Insulation Settlement Trust are among these funds. Porter Asbestos Trust.
Products of the Thorpe Company included insulation and refractory materials. Asbestos was also used in their products. In 2002 the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, it was reemerged in 2006. It dealt with more than 4,500 claims.
The Western MacArthur Trust has paid out over $1.1 billion in claims. The Synkoloid Company, Abex Corporation, Asbestos Settlement and Pneumo Corporation all used asbestos in their products. The United States Gypsum Company used asbestos in its products.
The Utex Industries, Inc. Successor Trust has paid more than 2,000 asbestos claims. It supplied sealing products to the oil industry.
The Prudential Lines Trust was subject to hundreds of lawsuits, massive tort actions, and a twenty year period for the disbursement of funds.
The Western MacArthur Asbestos Settlement Trust has paid out more than $500 million in claims. It also handles Yarway claims.
The Thorpe Insulation Settlement Trust covers the Pacific Insulation Company and the Thorpe Insulation Company.
Federal Mogul's Asbestos PI Trust
Federal Mogul's Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was originally filed in 2007. It is a trust designed to assist those who have been exposed to asbestos. Federal Mogul Asbestos PI Trust is a trust in bankruptcy that offers financial compensation to asbestos-related illnesses.
The initial assets of 400 million dollars were used to establish the trust in Pennsylvania. After its creation it made payments of millions to claimants.
The trust is currently located at Southfield, MI. It is comprised of three separate money coffers. Each is dedicated to handling claims against asbestos-related entities of the Federal-Mogul group.
The primary goal of the trust is to pay financial compensation for asbestos-related diseases among the approximately 2,000 occupations that employ asbestos. The trust has paid more than $1 billion in claims.
The US Bankruptcy Court estimated the net value of asbestos liabilities to be around $9 billion. It was also determined that creditors should maximize the value of their assets.
The Asbestos PI Trust was created in 2007. Elihu Inselbuch, a partner in the firm Caplin & Drysdale, served as the Trust attorney.
To deal with claims, the trust created Trust Distribution Procedures (or TDPs). These TDPs are designed to ensure that all claimants are treated equally. They are based on historical standards for claims that are substantially comparable in the US tort system.
Asbestos-related companies are protected from mesothelioma lawsuits if they are reorganized
Every year thousands of asbestos lawsuits are resolved thanks to the bankruptcy courts. Large corporations are using new strategies to gain access to the judicial system. One of these methods is restructuring. This allows the company's activities to continue and also provides relief to creditors who aren't paid. It could also be possible to protect the company from lawsuits by individual creditors.
As an example, in a reorganization, the trust fund for asbestos victims might be set up. These funds can be used to pay out in cash, gifts or any combination of both. The reorganization mentioned above is an initial funding quotation, which is followed by a reorganization plan approved by the court. A trustee is appointed once the reorganization was approved. This could be an individual or a bank, or a third party. In general, the most effective arrangement will cover all participants.
Apart from announcing a new strategy for bankruptcy courts, the reorganization offers some effective legal tools. It's not a surprise that many businesses have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Certain asbestos-related companies were forced to declare bankruptcy under chapter 7 to ensure their safety. For instance, Georgia-Pacific LLC filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2009. The reason is easy. Georgia-Pacific has filed for an order of reorganization to defend itself from a flood of mesothelioma suit. It also merged all its assets into one. It has been selling its most valuable assets in order to take the financial gimmicks under control.
FACT Act
There is currently a bill in Congress known as the "Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act" (FACT) which will change how asbestos trusts operate. The legislation will make it much more difficult to file fraudulent claims against asbestos trusts, and will allow defendants unlimited access to information during litigation.
The FACT Act requires asbestos trusts to publish the list of claimants in the public docket of the court. It also requires them to provide names as well as exposure histories and compensation amounts that are paid to these claimants. These reports, which can be seen by the public, could help to prevent fraud.
The FACT Act would also require trusts to share other information, such as payment information even when they were part of confidential settlements. In fact, the report on the FACT Act by the Environmental Working Group found that 19 members of the House Judiciary Committee who voted for the bill received campaign contributions from asbestos interests.
The FACT Act is a giveaway to big asbestos lawyer companies. It can also delay the process of settling compensation. It also creates privacy issues for victims. The bill is also a complicated piece of legislation.
The FACT Act prohibits publication of information in addition to the information that is required to be released. It also prohibits the disclosure of social security numbers, medical records or other information protected by bankruptcy laws. The law also makes it more difficult to obtain justice in the courtroom.
Apart from the obvious question of how compensation for victims may be affected by the FACT Act is a red herring. The Environmental Working Group examined the House Judiciary committee's most notable achievements and discovered that 19 members were rewarded through donations from corporations.
Typically asbestos bankruptcy trusts are established by companies who have filed for bankruptcy. They then pay personal injury claims for those who were exposed to asbestos. Since the mid-1970son, at least 56 asbestos bankruptcy trusts were set up.
Armstrong World Industries Asbestos Trust
Armstrong World Industries was founded in the year 1860 in Pittsburgh. It is the largest wine bottle cork producer in the world. It has more than 3000 employees and operates 26 manufacturing facilities across the globe.
The company employed asbestos in a variety of products , including insulation, tiles as well as vinyl flooring and tiles during its initial years. Workers were exposed to asbestos symptoms, which can cause serious health problems like mesothelioma and lung cancer.
The asbestos-containing products manufactured by Armstrong were widely used in the residential, commercial and military construction industry. Many Armstrong workers were exposed to asbestos, resulting in asbestos-related diseases.
While asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral but it is not a safe material for humans to eat. It is also called a fireproofing substance. Companies have created trusts to compensate victims of asbestos's dangers.
In the aftermath of the bankruptcy of Armstrong World Industries, a trust was created to compensate those who have been affected by Armstrong World Industries' products. The trust settled more than 200,000 claims during the first two years. The total amount of compensation was more than $2 billion.
The trust is owned by Armor TPG Holdings, a private equity firm. The company owned more than 25% of the fund at the beginning of 2013.
According to the Asbestos Victims Compensation Trust, the company is estimated to be responsible for more that $1 billion in personal injury claims. The trust has more than $2 billion of reserves to pay out claims.
Celotex Asbestos Trust
Celotex Corporation was a distributor and manufacturer of building materials. During the 1980s, Celotex Corporation was hit with a flood of lawsuits alleging asbestos-related property damage. These claims, as well as others were a flurry of billions of dollars in damages.
In 1990, Celotex filed for bankruptcy protection. To deal with asbestos-related claims the pleural asbestos Settlement Trust was created as part of Celotex's restructuring plan. The Trust filed a claim in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Saiber L.L.C. represented the Trust.
The trust applied for protection under two policies of comprehensive excess general liability insurance. One policy provided five million dollars in coverage, while the other offered 6.6 million. Jim Walter Corporation was also asked to provide coverage. It did not find any evidence that showed the trust was required by law to give notice to excess insurances.
The Celotex Asbestos Trust filed proofs of bodily injury claims on December 31st 2004. The trust also filed a motion seeking to overturn the special master's ruling.
Celotex had less that $7 million in primary coverage when it filed, but believed future asbestos litigation would impact its excess coverage. In reality, the company anticipated the need for a number of layers of additional insurance coverage. However the bankruptcy court found no evidence to prove that Celotex gave reasonable notice to its insurance companies that had excess coverage.
The Celotex Asbestos Settlement Trust is an extremely complex process. In addition to settling claims for asbestos-related illnesses, it is also responsible for paying claims against Philip Carey (formerly Canadian Mine).
It can be difficult to understand. The trust offers a simple claim management tool as well an interactive website. There is also a page on the trust's website that addresses claims issues.
Christy Refractories Asbestos Trust
Christy Refractories originally had an insurance pool of $45 million. However, in the first quarter of 2010 the company filed for bankruptcy. The filing was to settle asbestos lawsuits. Christy Refractories' insurers have been settlement asbestos claims for about $1 million per month since then.
Since the 1980s, asbestos trust funds have paid out more than 20 billion dollars. These funds cover the cost of therapy and lost income. These funds include the Western MacArthur Trust, the M.H. Detrick Asbestos Trust and Thorpe Insulation Settlement Trust are among these funds. Porter Asbestos Trust.
Products of the Thorpe Company included insulation and refractory materials. Asbestos was also used in their products. In 2002 the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, it was reemerged in 2006. It dealt with more than 4,500 claims.
The Western MacArthur Trust has paid out over $1.1 billion in claims. The Synkoloid Company, Abex Corporation, Asbestos Settlement and Pneumo Corporation all used asbestos in their products. The United States Gypsum Company used asbestos in its products.
The Utex Industries, Inc. Successor Trust has paid more than 2,000 asbestos claims. It supplied sealing products to the oil industry.
The Prudential Lines Trust was subject to hundreds of lawsuits, massive tort actions, and a twenty year period for the disbursement of funds.
The Western MacArthur Asbestos Settlement Trust has paid out more than $500 million in claims. It also handles Yarway claims.
The Thorpe Insulation Settlement Trust covers the Pacific Insulation Company and the Thorpe Insulation Company.
Federal Mogul's Asbestos PI Trust
Federal Mogul's Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was originally filed in 2007. It is a trust designed to assist those who have been exposed to asbestos. Federal Mogul Asbestos PI Trust is a trust in bankruptcy that offers financial compensation to asbestos-related illnesses.
The initial assets of 400 million dollars were used to establish the trust in Pennsylvania. After its creation it made payments of millions to claimants.
The trust is currently located at Southfield, MI. It is comprised of three separate money coffers. Each is dedicated to handling claims against asbestos-related entities of the Federal-Mogul group.
The primary goal of the trust is to pay financial compensation for asbestos-related diseases among the approximately 2,000 occupations that employ asbestos. The trust has paid more than $1 billion in claims.
The US Bankruptcy Court estimated the net value of asbestos liabilities to be around $9 billion. It was also determined that creditors should maximize the value of their assets.
The Asbestos PI Trust was created in 2007. Elihu Inselbuch, a partner in the firm Caplin & Drysdale, served as the Trust attorney.
To deal with claims, the trust created Trust Distribution Procedures (or TDPs). These TDPs are designed to ensure that all claimants are treated equally. They are based on historical standards for claims that are substantially comparable in the US tort system.
Asbestos-related companies are protected from mesothelioma lawsuits if they are reorganized
Every year thousands of asbestos lawsuits are resolved thanks to the bankruptcy courts. Large corporations are using new strategies to gain access to the judicial system. One of these methods is restructuring. This allows the company's activities to continue and also provides relief to creditors who aren't paid. It could also be possible to protect the company from lawsuits by individual creditors.
As an example, in a reorganization, the trust fund for asbestos victims might be set up. These funds can be used to pay out in cash, gifts or any combination of both. The reorganization mentioned above is an initial funding quotation, which is followed by a reorganization plan approved by the court. A trustee is appointed once the reorganization was approved. This could be an individual or a bank, or a third party. In general, the most effective arrangement will cover all participants.
Apart from announcing a new strategy for bankruptcy courts, the reorganization offers some effective legal tools. It's not a surprise that many businesses have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Certain asbestos-related companies were forced to declare bankruptcy under chapter 7 to ensure their safety. For instance, Georgia-Pacific LLC filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2009. The reason is easy. Georgia-Pacific has filed for an order of reorganization to defend itself from a flood of mesothelioma suit. It also merged all its assets into one. It has been selling its most valuable assets in order to take the financial gimmicks under control.
FACT Act
There is currently a bill in Congress known as the "Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act" (FACT) which will change how asbestos trusts operate. The legislation will make it much more difficult to file fraudulent claims against asbestos trusts, and will allow defendants unlimited access to information during litigation.
The FACT Act requires asbestos trusts to publish the list of claimants in the public docket of the court. It also requires them to provide names as well as exposure histories and compensation amounts that are paid to these claimants. These reports, which can be seen by the public, could help to prevent fraud.
The FACT Act would also require trusts to share other information, such as payment information even when they were part of confidential settlements. In fact, the report on the FACT Act by the Environmental Working Group found that 19 members of the House Judiciary Committee who voted for the bill received campaign contributions from asbestos interests.
The FACT Act is a giveaway to big asbestos lawyer companies. It can also delay the process of settling compensation. It also creates privacy issues for victims. The bill is also a complicated piece of legislation.
The FACT Act prohibits publication of information in addition to the information that is required to be released. It also prohibits the disclosure of social security numbers, medical records or other information protected by bankruptcy laws. The law also makes it more difficult to obtain justice in the courtroom.
Apart from the obvious question of how compensation for victims may be affected by the FACT Act is a red herring. The Environmental Working Group examined the House Judiciary committee's most notable achievements and discovered that 19 members were rewarded through donations from corporations.
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