Asbestos Trust Fund

W.R. Grace Asbestos Personal Injury Trust

Established by W.R. Grace & Co. — Est. 2014

W.R. Grace operated the vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana — one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. The mine's vermiculite was contaminated with tremolite asbestos and was processed into Zonolite attic insulation installed in an estimated 35 million American homes. Grace's Monokote fireproofing spray was also used in thousands of commercial buildings nationwide.

Key Facts

  • Products: Zonolite vermiculite insulation, Monokote fireproofing spray, construction chemicals
  • Industries: Construction, fireproofing, mining, vermiculite processing, insulation
  • Payment Percentage: 33.1%
  • Established: 2014

Compensation by Disease Type

DiseaseEstimated Value
Mesothelioma$275,000+
Lung Cancer$75,000+
Asbestosis$30,000+

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 W.R. Grace & Co. products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:

Miners
Fireproofers
Insulators
Construction workers
Libby area residents

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

Includes claims from Libby, Montana residents, vermiculite mine workers, and anyone exposed to Zonolite insulation or Monokote fireproofing. Environmental exposure claims are accepted.

How to File a Claim

  1. Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to W.R. Grace & Co. 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 W.R. Grace & Co. products occurred.
  4. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the W.R. Grace Asbestos Personal Injury 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 W.R. Grace Asbestos Personal Injury Trust currently pays mesothelioma claims at $275,000+ with a payment percentage of 33.1%. 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 W.R. Grace & Co. asbestos-containing products may be eligible. Common eligible occupations include: Miners, Fireproofers, Insulators, Construction workers, Libby area residents. 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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