Established by Federal-Mogul Corporation — Est. 2007
Federal-Mogul was one of the largest manufacturers of automotive friction products — brake pads, clutch facings, and gaskets — that contained asbestos. Millions of auto mechanics, brake specialists, and fleet maintenance workers were exposed to asbestos fibers when replacing brakes, clutches, and gaskets, which released asbestos dust during removal, installation, and cleaning.
Industries: Automotive repair, auto manufacturing, heavy equipment, trucking, railroad
Payment Percentage: 8.8%
Established: 2007
Compensation by Disease Type
Disease
Estimated Value
Mesothelioma
$225,000+
Lung Cancer
$30,000+
Asbestosis
$12,000+
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 Federal-Mogul Corporation products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:
Auto mechanics
Brake specialists
Fleet maintenance workers
Truck mechanics
Railroad maintenance
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 documentation of work with Federal-Mogul brake, clutch, or gasket products. Automotive mechanics and fleet maintenance workers are the primary eligible claimants.
How to File a Claim
Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to Federal-Mogul Corporation products during employment or through secondary contact.
Gather medical documentation: Collect your diagnosis records, pathology reports, and medical history documenting your asbestos-related disease.
Document your work history: Compile employment records, union cards, Social Security records, and any documentation showing where and when exposure to Federal-Mogul Corporation products occurred.
Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust, and files claims on your behalf. You pay nothing unless you receive compensation.
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 Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust currently pays mesothelioma claims at $225,000+ with a payment percentage of 8.8%. 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 Federal-Mogul Corporation asbestos-containing products may be eligible. Common eligible occupations include: Auto mechanics, Brake specialists, Fleet maintenance workers, Truck mechanics, Railroad maintenance. 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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