Asbestos Trust Fund

Dana Companies Asbestos Trust

Established by Dana Incorporated — Est. 2008

Dana Corporation manufactured automotive and heavy-duty vehicle gaskets, clutch facings, and brake products containing asbestos. Auto mechanics, truck mechanics, and fleet maintenance workers were exposed to asbestos when servicing vehicles with Dana friction and sealing products.

Key Facts

  • Products: Automotive gaskets, clutch facings, brake linings, sealing products
  • Industries: Automotive repair, heavy truck maintenance, manufacturing, fleet operations
  • Payment Percentage: 8.5%
  • Established: 2008

Compensation by Disease Type

DiseaseEstimated Value
Mesothelioma$175,000+
Lung Cancer$25,000+
Asbestosis$8,000+

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique, and the value of your case depends on the specific facts and circumstances involved.

Who Is Eligible?

Workers in the following occupations who were exposed to Dana Incorporated products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:

Auto mechanics
Truck mechanics
Fleet maintenance
Heavy equipment mechanics

Family members who developed asbestos-related diseases through secondary exposure — such as washing a worker's asbestos-contaminated clothing — may also be eligible to file claims.

Filing Requirements

Claims require identification of Dana gasket, brake, or clutch products. Automotive mechanics and fleet maintenance workers are primary claimants.

How to File a Claim

  1. Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to Dana Incorporated products during employment or through secondary contact.
  2. Gather medical documentation: Collect your diagnosis records, pathology reports, and medical history documenting your asbestos-related disease.
  3. Document your work history: Compile employment records, union cards, Social Security records, and any documentation showing where and when exposure to Dana Incorporated products occurred.
  4. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the Dana Companies Asbestos Trust, and files claims on your behalf. You pay nothing unless you receive compensation.
  5. File and await processing: Your attorney files the claim with the trust. Processing typically takes 6–12 months. You can file claims with multiple trusts simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Dana Companies Asbestos Trust currently pays mesothelioma claims at $175,000+ with a payment percentage of 8.5%. Actual amounts depend on the strength of documentation and whether the claim is filed through expedited or individual review. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Workers who were exposed to Dana Incorporated asbestos-containing products may be eligible. Common eligible occupations include: Auto mechanics, Truck mechanics, Fleet maintenance, Heavy equipment mechanics. Family members who developed asbestos-related diseases through secondary exposure (such as washing contaminated work clothes) may also be eligible.

Yes. Trust fund claims are completely separate from lawsuits against solvent (non-bankrupt) companies. You can pursue both simultaneously to maximize total compensation. An experienced mesothelioma attorney handles both tracks in parallel.

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