Established by Garlock Sealing Technologies — Est. 2017
Garlock was a leading manufacturer of industrial gaskets and sealing products that contained asbestos. Their products were used in pipelines, valves, pumps, and industrial equipment across the petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing industries. Workers who installed, replaced, or maintained gaskets and packing materials were exposed to asbestos fibers.
Industries: Oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, water treatment, industrial manufacturing
Payment Percentage: 48%
Established: 2017
Compensation by Disease Type
Disease
Estimated Value
Mesothelioma
$225,000+
Lung Cancer
$30,000+
Asbestosis
$10,000+
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 Garlock Sealing Technologies products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:
Pipefitters
Plumbers
Refinery workers
Maintenance mechanics
Valve technicians
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 Garlock gasket or packing products at the job site. Plumbers, pipefitters, and refinery maintenance workers are common claimants.
How to File a Claim
Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to Garlock Sealing Technologies 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 Garlock Sealing Technologies products occurred.
Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the Garlock Sealing Technologies Asbestos 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 Garlock Sealing Technologies Asbestos Trust currently pays mesothelioma claims at $225,000+ with a payment percentage of 48%. 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 Garlock Sealing Technologies asbestos-containing products may be eligible. Common eligible occupations include: Pipefitters, Plumbers, Refinery workers, Maintenance mechanics, Valve technicians. 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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