Kentile / Metex Asbestos Trust Claims
The formal bankruptcy trust associated with historic Kentile Floors, Inc. asbestos liabilities is the Metex Asbestos PI Trust. Official filing instructions identify Metex Mfg. Corporation as the debtor and expressly state that it was formerly known as Kentile Floors, Inc. The Trust was created in 2014 through confirmation of the Metex Chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization and began accepting claims on March 9, 2015. The Trust’s official website currently lists a 7.25% Payment Percentage.
Kentile and Metex Asbestos Trust Facts
| Official trust name | Metex Asbestos PI Trust |
|---|---|
| Debtor | Metex Mfg. Corporation, formerly Kentile Floors, Inc. |
| Trust creation | 2014, through confirmation of the Metex Chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization |
| Claims began | March 9, 2015 |
| Initial Claim Filing Date | September 9, 2015 |
| Claims administrator | Verus Claims Services, LLC |
| Current Payment Percentage | 7.25% |
| Previous Payment Percentage | 8.3% |
| Mesothelioma — Level VIII | $135,000 Scheduled / $175,000 Average / $330,000 Maximum |
| Current status | Active; official website continues to accept and administer claims |
Kentile, Metex and Bankruptcy History
The Trust’s official filing instructions state that the Metex Asbestos PI Trust was established pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization of Metex Mfg. Corporation under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, dated December 23, 2013. The instructions define the debtor as Metex Mfg. Corporation, formerly known as Kentile Floors, Inc.
The official Trust website states that the Trust was created in 2014 as a result of confirmation of the Metex Chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization. Its purpose is to process, liquidate and pay valid asbestos personal-injury claims under the Trust Distribution Procedures.
The Trust began accepting claims on March 9, 2015. September 9, 2015 was designated the Initial Claim Filing Date.
Who May Qualify for a Metex Claim?
The TDP recognizes eight Disease Levels, including Mesothelioma, two Lung Cancer levels, Other Cancer, Severe Asbestosis, two Asbestosis/Pleural Disease levels and an Other Asbestos Disease Cash Discount Payment level.
Claims require medical evidence and evidence of qualifying exposure to asbestos-containing products or conduct for which Metex Mfg. Corporation, formerly Kentile Floors, Inc., bears legal responsibility. The Trust also recognizes Extraordinary Claims, Exigent Hardship Claims, Foreign Claims and Secondary Exposure Claims under specified procedures.
Disease Levels and Claim Values
| Disease Level | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma — Level VIII | $135,000 | $175,000 | $330,000 |
| Lung Cancer 1 — Level VII | $65,000 | $78,000 | $100,000 |
| Lung Cancer 2 — Level VI | None | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Other Cancer — Level V | $17,500 | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| Severe Asbestosis — Level IV | $65,000 | $78,000 | $100,000 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level III | $5,500 | None | None |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level II | $2,500 | None | None |
| Other Asbestos Disease — Level I | $100 Cash Discount Payment | None | None |
These are the values published in the Trust’s TDP. They are liquidation values and are not guaranteed cash payments. Lung Cancer 2 does not have a Scheduled Value and is evaluated through Individual Review.
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Current 7.25% Payment Percentage
The official Metex Trust website currently states that the Payment Percentage is 7.25%. An official June 9, 2020 notice documents the reduction from 8.3% to 7.25% and states that payments commencing on that date were to be calculated using 7.25%, subject to the notice’s transition rules.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment. A qualifying Mesothelioma Level VIII Scheduled Value of $135,000 × 7.25% equals $9,787.50. A Lung Cancer 1 Scheduled Value of $65,000 × 7.25% equals $4,712.50. An Other Cancer Scheduled Value of $17,500 × 7.25% equals $1,268.75.
Level I is expressly structured as a $100 Cash Discount Payment in the TDP and should not be treated as though it were simply another general Scheduled Value multiplied by the Payment Percentage without checking the current Trust rules applicable to that claim.
Expedited and Individual Review
Expedited Review is available for Disease Levels that meet the TDP’s presumptive medical and exposure criteria. The applicable Scheduled Value is used to liquidate a qualifying Expedited Review claim, subject to the then-current Payment Percentage and other Trust rules.
Individual Review allows evaluation of claims that do not satisfy all presumptive Expedited Review criteria or where individualized valuation is requested. Lung Cancer 2 is an Individual Review category because the TDP assigns it no Scheduled Value.
The Trust also provides Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures and maintains separate provisions for Extraordinary, Exigent Hardship, Foreign and Secondary Exposure Claims.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
The TDP generally requires a 10-year latency period between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis for all Disease Levels.
For Expedited Review, the claimant must establish qualifying Debtor Exposure before December 31, 1982. The TDP defines Debtor Exposure as meaningful and credible exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products supplied, specified, manufactured, installed, distributed, sold, maintained or repaired by the debtor or an entity for which the debtor has legal responsibility, under circumstances in which asbestos in the product was disturbed.
Lung Cancer 1, Other Cancer, Severe Asbestosis and Level III Asbestosis/Pleural Disease generally require at least six months of Debtor Exposure before December 31, 1982 plus Significant Occupational Exposure. The TDP defines Significant Occupational Exposure as at least five cumulative years in a qualifying asbestos occupation or industry, including at least two years before December 31, 1982.
Level II Asbestosis/Pleural Disease requires six months of Debtor Exposure before December 31, 1982 plus five years of cumulative occupational asbestos exposure. Medical criteria vary by Disease Level and can require pathology, radiology, pulmonary-function evidence or other qualifying physician documentation.
Current Filing and Administration Status
The Trust remains operational. Its official website continues to publish the TDP, amendments, claim forms, filing instructions, ADR procedures, payment-percentage notice, electronic filing documents, exposure-related materials and ACH authorization forms.
The current contact page identifies Verus Claims Services, LLC as the claims administrator and provides an electronic filing and support process.
The Resources page also lists a July 12, 2023 amendment to the TDP. Claimants should use the current official materials when filing because procedures and evidentiary requirements can be amended over time.
A current public audited financial report establishing 2025 or 2026 total assets, cumulative claims paid and lifetime dollars paid was not located in the official Metex materials reviewed for this page. Those figures are therefore omitted rather than copied from secondary sources.
Confirmed Primary Sources for Trust Facts
No law-firm or lead-generation website was used as factual authority for this page. Primary Trust materials reviewed include:
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
Asbestos Trust Fund Information
Filing and Eligibility
Payments and Claim Rules
Frequently Asked Questions About the Kentile / Metex Asbestos Trust
What is the official Kentile asbestos trust name?
The formal trust is the Metex Asbestos PI Trust. Official filing instructions identify Metex Mfg. Corporation as formerly Kentile Floors, Inc.
Is the Metex Asbestos PI Trust active?
Yes. Its official website continues to accept and administer claims and publishes current claim resources.
What is the current Metex Payment Percentage?
The official Trust website currently states a 7.25% Payment Percentage. An official 2020 notice documents the reduction from 8.3% to 7.25%.
What is the Metex mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
The TDP lists $135,000 Scheduled, $175,000 Average and $330,000 Maximum for Mesothelioma Level VIII.
What would 7.25% of the mesothelioma Scheduled Value equal?
$135,000 multiplied by 7.25% equals $9,787.50. This is a mathematical illustration only and not a guaranteed payment.
Does the Trust require a latency period?
Yes. The TDP generally requires at least 10 years between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis.
What exposure cutoff applies to Expedited Review?
The TDP generally requires qualifying Debtor Exposure before December 31, 1982, with additional duration and occupational requirements for several Disease Levels.
Who administers Metex claims?
The current official contact page identifies Verus Claims Services, LLC as the claims administrator.
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Prior exposure to a Kentile or Metex asbestos-containing product does not automatically establish eligibility for a Metex Asbestos PI Trust claim or other compensation. Eligibility depends on medical evidence, exposure evidence, current Trust procedures, applicable filing requirements and individual circumstances. Compensation is not guaranteed.
⚕️ Legal & Medical Information Disclaimer
This page provides general educational information and is not medical or legal advice. The information does not establish asbestos exposure, diagnosis, causation, liability, claim eligibility or compensation. Medical concerns should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional, and legal questions should be reviewed with a qualified attorney.