Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust

History

In 1986, following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the John - Manville Corporation established the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust with an initial fund of $2.5 billion to compensate individuals harmed by asbestos exposure from its products.

The Johns - Manville Company, founded in 1858, manufactured construction materials such as cement, brake linings, sheet packaging, gaskets, corrugated paper, and adhesives. The company also mined and sold raw asbestos, resulting in widespread exposure for workers and customers. By the 1980s, the company faced extensive asbestos litigation. After declaring bankruptcy and accepting a Plan of Reorganization, the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust was formed.

Why Choose Us for Your Asbestos Exposure Claim?

Free No-Obligation Review

We provide free no-obligation asbestos exposure case review

Contingency Representation

We work on a contingency basis, meaning there are no fees unless we collect for you

Expertise In Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawsuits

We have experience winning claims against huge multi-national corporations

Purpose of the Trust

The Trust operates as an independent organization whose mission is to distribute funds fairly and equitably to both current and future claimants. It aims to enhance and preserve trust assets to ensure adequate compensation for all qualifying individuals.

The Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust is committed to fair compensation for victims of asbestos - related diseases caused by Johns - Manville products, holding the company accountable for its impact on public health.

Eligibility and Claim Process

Claim Review

Claims are processed on a first - in, first - out (FIFO) basis. Claimants are reviewed regularly and notified according to their position in the queue.

Claim Position

A claimant's position is determined by the date the Trust receives the claim form or the date a lawsuit is filed.

Medical Criteria

All claims must meet the Categorization Criteria for Scheduled Diseases.

Compensation and Payment Structure

Level	Scheduled Disease	Scheduled Value
I	Other Asbestos Diseases (Cash Discount Payment)	$600
II	Asbestosis/Pleural Disease	$12,000
III	Asbestosis/Pleural Disease	$25,000
IV	Severe Asbestosis Disease	$95,000
V	Other Cancer	$45,000
VI	Lung Cancer (One)	None
VII	Lung Cancer (Two)	None
VIII	Mesothelioma	$350,000

Level

Scheduled Disease

Scheduled Value

Other Asbestos Diseases (Cash Discount Payment)

$600

Asbestosis/Pleural Disease

$12,000

III

Asbestosis/Pleural Disease

$25,000

Severe Asbestosis Disease

$95,000