Crane Co. Asbestos Packing — Mesothelioma Compensation

Crane Co. asbestos packing was used to seal valve stems and pump shafts throughout American industry — refineries, power plants, ships, chemical plants, paper mills. Pipefitters and mechanics repacking valves faced heavy direct asbestos exposure. Crane Co. eventually filed for bankruptcy protection and established the Crane Co. Asbestos Trust to compensate exposed workers.

Authored by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney · Reviewed by Paul Danziger, Founding Partner · Edited by Rod De Llano, Founding Partner

About Crane Co. Asbestos Valve Packing

Manufacturer: Crane Co.
Asbestos era: 1900s-1980s

Who Was Exposed

Pipefitters
Mechanics + maintenance workers
Refinery operators
Power plant workers
Navy machinist mates + boiler tenders

Asbestos Trust Funds for Crane Co. Asbestos Valve Packing Claims

Crane Co. Trust (primary)
Plus Garlock + Manville + OC depending on additional exposures

Compensation Tracks

Three parallel tracks for workers exposed to Crane Co. Asbestos Valve Packing: (1) lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers, (2) trust fund claims (typically 8–12 trusts depending on additional product exposures), (3) VA disability for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).

How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps

Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.