Established by Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation — Est. 2006
Kaiser Aluminum operated smelters and refineries where asbestos insulation was extensively used in high-temperature processing equipment. Workers in Kaiser's aluminum smelters, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities were exposed to asbestos in insulation, gaskets, and protective materials.
Key Facts
Products: Aluminum products with asbestos insulation, refinery equipment, chemical products
Industries: Aluminum smelting, refinery operations, manufacturing, construction
Payment Percentage: 4.3%
Established: 2006
Compensation by Disease Type
Disease
Estimated Value
Mesothelioma
$275,000+
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 Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:
Smelter workers
Refinery workers
Industrial mechanics
Insulators
Electricians
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 focus on workers at Kaiser Aluminum smelters, refineries, and manufacturing facilities.
How to File a Claim
Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical 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 Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation products occurred.
Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the Kaiser Aluminum Asbestos PI 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 Kaiser Aluminum Asbestos PI Trust currently pays mesothelioma claims at $275,000+ with a payment percentage of 4.3%. 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 Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation asbestos-containing products may be eligible. Common eligible occupations include: Smelter workers, Refinery workers, Industrial mechanics, Insulators, Electricians. 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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