What Is the Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust?
For much of the 20th century, the companies that Federal-Mogul would later acquire manufactured asbestos-containing products used in a wide range of industries across the U.S. Many workers who came in contact with these products developed illnesses like mesothelioma.
By 2001, Federal-Mogul was facing over 400,000 asbestos lawsuits, prompting them to file for bankruptcy and establish an asbestos trust to pay those sickened. During the first 3 months of 2001, approximately 26,000 new claims were filed.
About the Federal-Mogul Asbestos Trust
- The Federal-Mogul asbestos trust was established in 2007, approximately 6 years after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2001.
- The trust is composed of 4 subfunds: the Turner & Newall (T&N) Subfund, the FMP Subfund, the Fel-Pro Subfund, and the Vellumoid Subfund.
- Each covers claims tied to a different Federal-Mogul subsidiary that manufactured asbestos-containing products like sprayed-on insulation, gaskets, and auto parts.
- Construction workers, mechanics, electricians, U.S. Navy veterans, and factory workers are among those most likely to have been exposed to these asbestos-containing products.
- In 1976, the first asbestos personal injury lawsuit in the U.S. was reportedly filed against Flexitallic, which was later acquired by Federal-Mogul.
- The Federal-Mogul asbestos trust was funded with $635 Million, and you may qualify for a payout to help cover your medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Federal-Mogul asbestos victims diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other eligible asbestos-related illnesses, as well as their family members, may be entitled to compensation.
At Sokolove Law, many of our clients start receiving payouts from asbestos claims in as few as 90 days of contacting our team. We’ll fight hard to secure the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible.
Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured over $5.5 Billion for thousands of mesothelioma victims and their families.
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Federal-Mogul Asbestos Products
Federal-Mogul Corporation didn't originally manufacture products with asbestos. However, in the 1970s, the Michigan-based company acquired several subsidiaries that used asbestos for decades, inheriting their product lines and liabilities.
Notably, Federal-Mogul added Turner & Newall (T&N) to their portfolio, a British conglomerate that had been one of the largest asbestos-related companies in the world since the 1920s. They also added Fel-Pro, Flexitallic Gasket Company, Ferodo, and Vellumoid.
Federal-Mogul asbestos products included:
- Cement pipe and building materials
- Disc pads, clutch facings, and brake linings
- Gaskets and seals used in automotive and industrial applications
- Spiral wound industrial gaskets
- Sprayed-on fireproofing and insulation
- Textiles, insulating mattresses, and pre-formed insulation
- Thermal insulation products for ships, power stations, and industrial facilities
Asbestos allowed these products to resist extreme heat and friction. However, when they were installed, serviced, or removed, microscopic fibers may have become airborne and inhaled. Asbestos exposure can lead to serious diseases like mesothelioma 20-50 years later.
By filing a Federal-Mogul asbestos claim, victims and their family members can hold the company and others that sold asbestos-containing products without adequately warning of the risks accountable.
History of Federal-Mogul Asbestos Lawsuits & Liability
Before Federal-Mogul filed for bankruptcy, they were hit by thousands of lawsuits filed by factory workers, mechanics, and others who were seeking compensation from asbestos settlements after being sickened by the company’s products.
By the time of the company's bankruptcy in 2001, Federal-Mogul subsidiary T&N had been named in over 114,000 asbestos claims. Lawsuits against other subsidiaries brought the total to more than 400,000.
In just the first quarter of 2001 alone, Federal-Mogul paid $88.3 Million against their asbestos liabilities, on pace to exceed $350 Million for the year — with new claims still arriving at a rate of roughly 26,000 per quarter.
Federal-Mogul asbestos lawsuits alleged that the company's subsidiaries had known for decades about the dangers of asbestos but chose to continue manufacturing and selling asbestos-containing products — without warning workers or the public.
$35 Million Federal-Mogul Asbestosis Verdict
A Texas jury hit Federal-Mogul subsidiary Flexitallic and U.S. Gypsum Co. with a $35 Million asbestos verdict for failing to warn 22 workers diagnosed with asbestosis about the dangers related to their products.
Flexitallic manufactured an asbestos-based “spiral wound gasket” that was used in industrial plants to handle extremely hot or acidic liquids. In 1976, the first U.S. asbestos personal injury claim was reportedly filed against Flexitallic.
$75 Million Federal-Mogul Asbestos Verdict
A New York jury awarded $75 Million to a woman who developed mesothelioma linked to gaskets made by Felt Products Manufacturing Co., a Federal-Mogul subsidiary. She alleged that she had been exposed while helping her husband scrape and grind engine gaskets and while cleaning their garage and dusty clothes.
The victim's experts testified that the gasket dust contained several thousand times the "safe" level of asbestos, and even Federal-Mogul's expert agreed that the dust was 50-85% asbestos, according to reports.
The verdict included $50 Million for past and future pain and suffering and $25 Million for her husband's loss of services. Other asbestos-related companies named in the lawsuit included Crane, Georgia Pacific, Honeywell, and Owens Corning. Ultimately, an appeals court vacated $13 Million of the award.
$9.3 Million Federal-Mogul Mesothelioma Verdict
A Massachusetts jury awarded $9.3 Million to the wife of a pipefitters' union manager who died at 84 after being diagnosed with mesothelioma linked to Turner & Newall's Limpet spray insulation used to build Boston's Prudential Tower.
The mesothelioma lawsuit had been filed by the Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust on the family's behalf. T&N had claimed that the punitive damages award of $6.2 Million was improper because the money would not actually go to the family but to the trust to benefit future claimants.
The mesothelioma verdict stems from a lawsuit that the pipefitter had filed against 90 asbestos-related companies that he blamed for his asbestos exposure.
$1.2 Million Federal-Mogul Flexitallic Asbestos Verdict for Wrongful Death
A Louisiana court awarded $1.2 Million to the family of a U.S. Navy veteran who passed away from mesothelioma after being exposed to gaskets made by Flexitallic while he served.
The wrongful death lawsuit alleged that Flexitallic was negligent in failing to warn of the serious dangers connected with their products. The company’s gaskets could often be found on naval vessels in boilers, piping, and steam systems.
"For critical sealing applications in the Nuclear Navy, engineers depend on Flexitallic Gaskets," one advertisement read.
Call (800) 647-3434 now to find out if you may qualify for compensation. An estimated $30 Billion is available across all asbestos trust funds, and you may be owed money from multiple trusts.
Who Can File a Federal-Mogul Asbestos Trust Claim?
The Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust distribution procedures specify how claims are processed and paid to patients and their family members.
You may be able to file a Federal-Mogul asbestos settlement trust claim if:
- You were diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or a related illness linked to Federal-Mogul or one of their subsidiaries
- A family member was diagnosed with or died from mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness after exposure
- You represent the victim's estate
At Sokolove Law, our experienced asbestos attorneys provide free case reviews, so you can find out whether you may be eligible for a payout from the Federal-Mogul asbestos trust and other sources of compensation.
Many mesothelioma victims are entitled to payouts from multiple trusts, as well as legal claims. The value of a mesothelioma case is over $1 Million on average, providing many families with peace of mind during this challenging time.
Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured over $5.5 Billion for thousands of mesothelioma victims and their families.
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Throughout much of the 20th century, asbestos-containing products made by Federal-Mogul's subsidiaries could be found in shipyards, refineries, power plants, and auto repair shops across America.
While anyone who came in contact with these products could have been harmed, some workers faced increased risks.
High-risk jobs included:
- Auto mechanics
- Boilermakers
- Construction workers
- Electricians
- Factory workers
- Insulators
- Mechanics
- Miners
- Plumbers
- Pipefitters
- Refinery workers
- Shipyard workers
- U.S. military veterans
- Many other jobs
Workers may have also unknowingly carried asbestos dust home on their clothes or tools, leading to secondhand exposure when loved ones hugged them or did the laundry.
How to File a Federal-Mogul Corporation Asbestos Claim
The Federal-Mogul asbestos trust has procedures that must be followed to pursue a payout. While the process may seem complicated, our asbestos lawyers can handle all of the legal work, making filing a claim as easy and stress-free as possible.
When filing a Federal-Mogul asbestos claim, our team can help:
- Gather documentation: Our mesothelioma attorneys can collect medical records and asbestos exposure evidence connected to Federal-Mogul and their subsidiaries.
- File your Federal-Mogul asbestos claim: We will prepare and file the paperwork for your claim with the Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust, plus any other trusts you may qualify for.
- Advise on the type of review: The trust's administrators will review your claim using either an Expedited Review or an Individual Review. Your legal team will suggest the option that may result in the best possible outcome for your case.
- Secure a payout: Once your claim is approved and liquidated, the trust will issue a payout based on the value assigned to your asbestos-related disease and other factors.
- Pursue additional compensation: Mesothelioma victims are often exposed to multiple asbestos-containing products. Our team can help identify all of the companies that played a role in your exposure and seek compensation from each.
"Getting those checks meant our kids will be taken care of. They’ve given my husband peace of mind knowing there's money there for his family. That was really important to both of us.”
– Dee, Wife of a Mesothelioma Patient & Firm Client
Asbestos trust fund claims have deadlines known as statutes of limitations, which limit how long you have to file a claim and seek a payout. This deadline usually starts when a patient is diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease or passes away from one.
Federal-Mogul Asbestos Settlement Trust Payouts
Many asbestos-related companies like Federal-Mogul established trusts to pay current and future victims sickened by their products. Claims funds pay out different amounts based on a patient's disease, the type of review used to evaluate the claim, and the subfund.
The T&N subfund includes claims involving the asbestos-related companies Turner & Newall, Flexitallic, and Ferodo.
Federal-Mogul asbestos trust payouts for T&N subfund claims may include:
| Disease | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma | $200,000 | $250,000 | $600,000 |
| Lung Cancer | Up to $42,500 | $12,000 to $60,000 | $40,000 to $125,000 |
| Other Cancers | $14,750 | $19,500 | $90,000 |
| Severe Asbestosis | $42,500 | $54,500 | $125,000 |
Like other trusts, the Federal-Mogul Flexitallic asbestos trust uses a percentage system to ensure that money is left to pay future claimants over time. However, percentage amounts and other specifics are subject to change.
The Federal-Mogul asbestos trust payment percentage for T&N claims is 3.9% of the settlement value. However, payment percentages vary based on the subfund.
When combined with compensation from other asbestos claims, many families recover more than $1 Million in total financial support. Our team can help identify every available source of compensation to maximize your potential recovery.
“Today, billions of dollars are potentially available across dozens of trusts. Our asbestos attorneys can determine if you’re eligible for trust fund compensation and file claims on your behalf while also pursuing money from lawsuits if you’re eligible."
– Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney of Sokolove Law
Seek Justice for Federal-Mogul Asbestos Exposure
An asbestos-related diagnosis can change everything in an instant. Between mounting medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about the future, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed.
As a national asbestos law firm, Sokolove Law understands how to trace asbestos exposure back to companies like Federal-Mogul and pursue every available source of compensation.
For more than 45 years, we’ve recovered over $5.5 Billion total for mesothelioma patients and their families.
Let our team handle the legal process while you focus on your care and spending time with friends and family.
Call (800) 647-3434 now or fill out our form to learn if you may qualify for compensation from the Federal-Mogul asbestos trust.
Federal-Mogul Asbestos Trust FAQs
What were the Federal-Mogul asbestos lawsuits about?
Federal-Mogul asbestos lawsuits were filed by workers, veterans, and their families claiming they developed asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma after exposure to products manufactured by the company’s subsidiaries.
Plaintiffs alleged that these companies knew about the dangers of asbestos for decades but continued manufacturing and selling asbestos-containing products without adequately warning workers or the public.
Those who filed Federal-Mogul lawsuits sought asbestos compensation for medical bills, lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
Did Federal-Mogul file for bankruptcy?
Yes. Federal-Mogul filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2001 due to mounting asbestos liability claims tied to the companies it had acquired.
As part of their reorganization, the company later established the Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust to compensate victims of asbestos exposure.
Today, those who have been harmed can file a claim for compensation. See if you're eligible for a payout from the Federal-Mogul asbestos trust.
Why was Turner & Newall sued?
Turner & Newall was sued for manufacturing and selling asbestos-containing products without warning employees or consumers about the risks associated with asbestos exposure.
Lawsuits against Turner & Newall claimed the company knew asbestos could cause serious illnesses, yet they hid this information from the public to protect their business interests. As a result, thousands of individuals developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
What is the average payout for the Federal-Mogul asbestos trust?
The average payout from the Federal-Mogul asbestos trust fund depends on factors like the type of disease and the trust’s current payment percentage. Typically, those who developed mesothelioma receive the largest payouts.
The average mesothelioma payout is over $1 Million for both patients and families, with payouts typically coming from multiple trust funds and asbestos-related companies.
This compensation can provide financial support when families need it the most, helping cover treatments, transportation, and other crucial care costs.
What percentage does the Federal-Mogul asbestos trust pay?
The Federal-Mogul asbestos trust payment percentage varies depending on the specific subfund. For claims tied to Turner & Newall (T&N) entities, the current payment percentage is 3.9% of the claim’s value.
For the Federal-Mogul Products Inc. Subfund, the trust applies a payment percentage of 12.2%.
How long does it take to get a Federal-Mogul asbestos trust payout?
Timelines often vary based on the type of review and other unique factors in each case. Expedited review claims are typically resolved more quickly, while individual review claims may take longer to process.
However, many Sokolove Law clients begin receiving payouts in as few as 90 days, providing quick access to financial support after a diagnosis. Contact us now to see if we can seek trust fund payouts for you.
