TRUST FUND GUIDE
A plain-English guide to the WRG Asbestos PI Trust, the products it covers, and how the trust reviews and pays claims.
CURRENT TRUST STATUS
W.R. Grace & Co. mined vermiculite and made asbestos-containing building products, including Zonolite attic insulation and Mono-Kote spray fireproofing. Breathing asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and asbestosis years later. If you worked around W.R. Grace products, you may have a claim.
At Throneberry Law Group, we help workers and families file claims against the W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust and the other trusts that may owe them money. This guide explains how the trust works, which products and jobs it covers, and how claims are reviewed. You can read more about mesothelioma compensation, how asbestos exposure happens, and the asbestos companies behind the trusts on our site.
BACKGROUND
W.R. Grace & Co. faced thousands of asbestos claims, driven in large part by its vermiculite mine near Libby, Montana, and its Zonolite and Mono-Kote product lines. The company reorganized in Chapter 11, and the W.R. Grace Asbestos PI Trust was formed under the First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization. The trust began accepting W.R. Grace Asbestos PI Trust claims on August 25, 2014.
The trust exists to handle current and future W.R. Grace asbestos claims fairly and consistently. It reviews claims under its Trust Distribution Procedures, or TDP, and pays a set share of each approved claim’s value.
PRODUCTS & COMPANIES COVERED
The trust pays claims tied to W.R. Grace & Co. asbestos products. The best known include the following.
INDUSTRIES, TRADES & OCCUPATIONS
W.R. Grace products were common on construction and renovation sites. Spray-fireproofing crews, insulators, plasterers, drywall workers, carpenters, and laborers handled Mono-Kote and Zonolite directly, and other trades nearby breathed the dust. Home remodeling raised the risk too, because Zonolite sat in millions of attics.
Workers near the Libby, Montana vermiculite operations, and their families, faced heavy exposure. Dust carried home on work clothes exposed spouses and children, so some family members may also qualify.
HOW IT WORKS
Each approved illness has a value under the trust’s TDP. The trust pays a share of that value, called the payment percentage, so money remains for future victims. The current payment percentage for W.R. Grace is 30.1% of the scheduled value under Expedited Review and 30.1% of the gross settlement value under Individual Review. That rate is higher than many other asbestos trusts.
A quick example. At the $180,000 mesothelioma scheduled value and the current 30.1 percent payment percentage, an Expedited Review mesothelioma claim pays about $54,180 from this one trust. Most clients have valid claims against several trusts, so this is one piece of a larger recovery.
THE NUMBERS
Like other asbestos trusts, W.R. Grace groups illnesses into disease levels, with the most serious diseases paying the highest scheduled values. The levels the trust reviews include the following.
| Disease Level | Expedited Review Scheduled Value |
|---|---|
| Mesothelioma (Level VIII) | $180,000 |
| Lung Cancer 1 (Level VII) | $42,000 |
| Lung Cancer 2 (Level VI) | Individual Review |
| Other Cancer (Level V) | $20,000 |
| Severe Asbestosis (Level IV) | $50,000 |
| Asbestosis / Pleural Disease (Level III) | $7,500 |
| Asbestosis / Pleural Disease (Level II) | $2,500 |
| Other Asbestos Disease (Level I) | $300 |
Expedited Review scheduled values as published by the W.R. Grace Asbestos PI Trust (wrgraceasbestostrust.com). Payment percentage 30.1%. Confirmed July 2, 2026.
FILING OPTIONS
Expedited Review (ER)
The trust checks your records against set criteria and pays the scheduled value for your disease level if you qualify, at the current payment percentage. This track is faster and predictable.
Individual Review (IR)
The trust reviews your case in detail and pays the payment percentage applied to the gross settlement value it assigns. This track can pay more for strong cases, but it takes longer.
GETTING STARTED
A strong trust claim takes preparation. Here is the path most clients walk with our firm.
1. Gather medical records. You need clear proof of diagnosis, usually a pathology report and a doctor’s statement linking the illness to asbestos.
2. Document work history. Build a full record of every job site, employer, and product. Coworker statements can fill gaps.
3. Match to covered products. Tie the exposure back to the company and products this trust covers.
4. Choose ER or IR. Your attorney helps you pick the review track that fits your proof and goals.
5. File and track. Submit the claim and supporting documents, then follow it through review and payment.
WHY THRONEBERRY LAW
Trust claims look simple on paper, but small choices can change the result by thousands of dollars. The right track and the right proof matter.
22+ Years of Experience
Attorney Michael Throneberry has pursued asbestos cases for nearly two decades, with hundreds of millions recovered for asbestos victims and their families.
No Fee Unless We Win
We work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you. The first consultation is free, with no obligation.
Personal Attention
Our principal attorney stays involved in every case. We travel to you, including to your home or hospital room, and we can help Spanish-speaking families.
GET HELP
If you or a family member worked around Zonolite, Mono-Kote, or other W.R. Grace products, the W.R. Grace Trust may owe you money, and its 30.1% payment percentage is among the higher rates in the system. Our founder, Michael Throneberry, brings a personal reason to this work. His father-in-law died of mesothelioma. We serve clients across the country, we can help Spanish-speaking families, and we charge nothing unless we recover for you. Start with a free, no-obligation review through our contact form.
SOURCES
Figures on this page come from the W.R. Grace Asbestos PI Trust’s official website (wrgraceasbestostrust.com), including the trust’s Overview, its Current Payment Percentage statement, and its Expedited Review Settlement page. The 30.1% payment percentage and the August 25, 2014 claims-opening date are stated on the trust’s own site. The per-disease Expedited Review scheduled values are taken from the trust’s ER Settlement page. All figures confirmed as of July 2, 2026.
DISCLAIMER
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Trust payment percentages, scheduled values, and rules can change. For the most current figures, check the trust’s official notices or speak with an attorney about your situation. Sending a form or a message does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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