Durabla Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
The Durabla Manufacturing Company and Durabla Canada Ltd. Asbestos Trust was established to resolve qualifying asbestos claims channeled under the companies’ Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. The Trust’s official website and Claims Resolution Management Corporation (CRMC) continue to publish Durabla claim documents and maintain Durabla access through eClaims. However, the current official public materials reviewed for this update do not establish a post-Initial-Intake general Payment Percentage or confirm that ordinary claims processing and payments have begun. This distinction is important because the TDP’s 26% Initial Payment Percentage is specifically tied to qualifying Trust Voting Claims and should not be mislabeled as a currently established general payment rate.
Durabla Asbestos Trust Facts
| Official trust name | Durabla Manufacturing Company and Durabla Canada Ltd. Asbestos Trust |
|---|---|
| Debtors | Durabla Manufacturing Company and Durabla Canada Ltd. |
| Claims processor | Claims Resolution Management Corporation (CRMC) |
| Initial Intake Period | September 8, 2020 through March 8, 2024 |
| Processing during Initial Intake Period | No claims were to be processed or paid |
| TDP Initial Payment Percentage | 26% for qualifying Trust Voting Claims, subject to the TDP |
| Current post-intake general Payment Percentage | Not established in the current official public materials located for this update |
| Mesothelioma — Level VII | $7,000 Scheduled / $8,000 Average / $15,000 Maximum |
| Current eClaims support | Durabla remains listed in CRMC’s eClaims system |
Bankruptcy and Trust History
The TDP identifies the governing reorganization document as the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for Durabla Manufacturing Company and Durabla Canada Ltd., dated June 29, 2011, as amended or modified. Durabla Manufacturing Company’s applicable Petition Date was December 15, 2009, and Durabla Canada Ltd.’s was November 8, 2010.
The Plan and Trust Agreement established the Durabla Manufacturing Company and Durabla Canada Ltd. Asbestos Trust to resolve Channeled Asbestos Claims. The Trust later amended its procedures because of uncertainty about claim volume, severity and assets available for payment.
CRMC was selected as claims processor in 2020. Its current client and eClaims materials continue to include Durabla, supporting the conclusion that the Trust’s claims infrastructure remains maintained.
Who May Qualify to File a Durabla Claim?
The TDP establishes seven Disease Levels: Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer 1, Lung Cancer 2, Other Cancer, Severe Asbestosis, Asbestosis/Pleural Disease Level II and Asbestosis/Pleural Disease Level I.
For presumptive Expedited Review, every Disease Level requires qualifying Debtor Exposure before December 31, 1982. Mesothelioma requires a qualifying diagnosis plus Debtor Exposure. Other Disease Levels can require six months of Debtor Exposure, Significant Occupational Exposure, five years of cumulative occupational asbestos exposure and additional medical evidence.
The TDP also addresses Foreign Claims, Canadian Claims, Extraordinary Claims, Exigent Hardship Claims, Secondary Exposure Claims and Indirect Asbestos Claims, each with specialized requirements.
Durabla Disease Levels and Claim Values
| Disease | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma — Level VII | $7,000 | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Lung Cancer 1 — Level VI | $3,500 | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| Lung Cancer 2 — Level V | Individual Review | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Other Cancer — Level IV | $1,100 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Severe Asbestosis — Level III | $3,500 | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level II | $900 | None | None |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level I | $500 | None | None |
These are the Scheduled, Average and Maximum Values stated in the 2020 TDP. They are claim-valuation figures, not guaranteed payments. The TDP permits valuation amounts to be changed after the Initial Claims Filing Date with the required consent and subject to amendment restrictions.
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Durabla Payment Percentage Status
The 2020 TDP states that the Initial Payment Percentage was set at 26% for qualifying Trust Voting Claims accepted as valid by the Trust, subject to the detailed requirements in the TDP. The same TDP states that the percentage may later be adjusted upward or downward based on current estimates of assets, liabilities and present and future claims.
Durabla’s later Initial Intake procedures created an important additional limitation. The Initial Intake Period ran from September 8, 2020 through March 8, 2024. The Trust stated that no claims would be processed or paid during that period and that, after the period concluded, the Trust would determine the Payment Percentage and consider additional actions needed to fulfill the Trust’s purposes.
As of this update, the official Durabla website still describes that intake framework, and the current CRMC Durabla announcement archive does not display a later public notice establishing a post-intake general Payment Percentage. Therefore, this page does not call 26% the current general payment rate and does not publish a mathematical payment example using 26% as though ordinary current payments were confirmed.
Claim Filing and Review Process
The official February 2024 update states that the Initial Intake Period ended March 8, 2024. During intake, a minimal set of claim data could be filed to establish a statute-of-limitations tolling date. The Trust said that once the Payment Percentage was determined it would work with CRMC to develop policies and procedures and modify eClaims to accommodate Durabla claim processing.
The TDP provides Expedited Review for qualifying claims meeting presumptive Medical/Exposure Criteria. Under the TDP, a qualifying ER claim is assigned the applicable Scheduled Value and any payment is subject to the applicable Payment Percentage and other limitations.
The TDP also provides Individual Review. Lung Cancer 2 and Foreign Claims are handled through Individual Review. Canadian Claims are expressly not treated as Foreign Claims and can be eligible for Expedited Review. Claims in more serious Disease Levels may also use Individual Review for claim-specific valuation, subject to Maximum Values and other TDP provisions.
CRMC’s current eClaims login continues to list Durabla Asbestos Trust among supported trusts. Claimants should verify current submission and processing instructions with CRMC before relying on historical intake procedures.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
The TDP requires medical evidence establishing at least a 10-year latency period between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis. Malignant Disease Levels IV through VII require qualifying diagnostic evidence, including a physical examination by the diagnosing physician or qualifying pathology evidence under the TDP.
To satisfy presumptive exposure requirements, all Disease Levels require Debtor Exposure before December 31, 1982. Level I requires six months of Debtor Exposure plus five years of cumulative occupational asbestos exposure. Levels II, III, IV and VI generally require six months of Debtor Exposure plus Significant Occupational Exposure.
The TDP states that claims based solely on conspiracy theories without exposure to an asbestos-containing product manufactured, produced or distributed by a Debtor are not compensable. Secondary Exposure Claims are handled through Individual Review and require proof of the directly exposed person’s qualifying exposure, the claimant’s own disease, secondary exposure in the same relevant time frame and causation.
Financial and Claims Accuracy
This page does not publish a current asset balance, cumulative claims-paid count or lifetime dollars-paid amount because no sufficiently current official annual report or audited financial statement establishing those figures was located in the Trust and CRMC materials reviewed.
The Trust expressly stated that no claims would be processed or paid during the Initial Intake Period. The current official public pages reviewed do not provide a later claims-paid total or a later general Payment Percentage announcement. Accordingly, this page avoids converting historical funding, filed-claim counts or third-party estimates into current Trust statistics.
The 26% figure is presented only in its documented context as the TDP’s Initial Payment Percentage for qualifying Trust Voting Claims. Current post-intake payment status is reported conservatively until the Trust or its claims processor publishes a superseding primary-source notice.
Confirmed Primary Sources for Trust Facts
No law-firm or lead-generation website was used as factual authority. Primary Trust and claims-processor materials reviewed include:
- Official Durabla Manufacturing Company and Durabla Canada Ltd. Asbestos Trust website.
- Official Durabla Trust documents page.
- CRMC official Durabla claim-document library.
- Official 2020 Durabla Trust Distribution Procedures.
- CRMC official February 2024 Initial Intake Period update.
- Official Durabla Proof of Claim form updated in 2024.
- CRMC eClaims system, which continues to list Durabla Asbestos Trust.
Current post-intake general Payment Percentage, current assets and cumulative payment statistics were omitted where current primary-source confirmation was not established.
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
Asbestos Trust Fund Information
Filing and Eligibility
Payments and Claim Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions About the Durabla Asbestos Trust
What is the formal name of the Durabla asbestos trust?
It is the Durabla Manufacturing Company and Durabla Canada Ltd. Asbestos Trust.
Is 26% the current general Durabla Payment Percentage?
The official TDP sets 26% as the Initial Payment Percentage for qualifying Trust Voting Claims. Later intake materials state that the Trust would determine the Payment Percentage after the Initial Intake Period. No later public primary-source notice establishing a post-intake general percentage was located for this update, so 26% should not be presented without that qualification.
What is the Durabla mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
The TDP lists a $7,000 Scheduled Value, $8,000 Average Value and $15,000 Maximum Value for Mesothelioma Level VII.
When did the Durabla Initial Intake Period end?
The official CRMC update states that the Initial Intake Period began September 8, 2020 and ended at the close of business on March 8, 2024.
Were claims processed or paid during the Initial Intake Period?
No. The Trust’s official materials state that no claims would be processed or paid during the Initial Intake Period.
Does the TDP provide Expedited Review?
Yes. Claims satisfying the applicable presumptive medical and exposure criteria may qualify for Expedited Review.
Does Durabla provide Individual Review?
Yes. Individual Review is available under the TDP, and Lung Cancer 2 and Foreign Claims are handled through Individual Review.
Does CRMC still provide Durabla eClaims access?
Yes. CRMC’s current eClaims login page continues to list Durabla Asbestos Trust among the trusts available through the system.
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Prior asbestos exposure does not automatically establish eligibility for a Durabla trust claim or asbestos lawsuit. Eligibility depends on medical and exposure evidence, current Trust procedures, filing requirements and individual circumstances. Compensation is not guaranteed.
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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.