C.E. Thurston & Sons Inc. Asbestos Trust Claims
The C.E. Thurston & Sons, Inc. Asbestos Related Claims and Demands Trust was established through the Chapter 11 reorganization of C.E. Thurston & Sons, Inc. Official Claims Resolution Management Corporation materials continue to maintain current C.E. Thurston claim documents and eClaims resources. The latest Trust-specific payment notice located for this update confirms a 50% Payment Percentage.
C.E. Thurston Asbestos Trust Facts
| Debtor | C.E. Thurston & Sons, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Official trust name | C.E. Thurston & Sons, Inc. Asbestos Related Claims and Demands Trust |
| Bankruptcy case | Case No. 03-75932-SCS |
| Trust administrator resources | Claims Resolution Management Corporation (CRMC / Claimsres) |
| Current filing infrastructure | CRMC eClaims and current C.E. Thurston document library remain available |
| Latest Trust-specific Payment Percentage confirmed | 50% |
| Mesothelioma — Level V | $25,000 Scheduled / $50,000 Maximum |
| Lung Cancer — Level IV | $4,650 Scheduled / $10,000 Maximum |
| Other Cancer — Level III | $1,400 Scheduled / $2,000 Maximum |
Bankruptcy and Trust History
C.E. Thurston & Sons, Inc. reorganized under Chapter 11 in Case No. 03-75932-SCS. The Trust Distribution Procedures state that the Plan and Trust Agreement established the C.E. Thurston & Sons, Inc. Asbestos Related Claims and Demands Trust to resolve asbestos personal-injury claims and other asbestos-related demands.
The TDP version reviewed for this page is Revision 1b, dated February 26, 2009. CRMC’s current document library continues to list the Trust Agreement, TDP, Proof of Claim form, filing instructions, approved site materials, releases and other claim-processing documents.
Who May Qualify to File a C.E. Thurston Claim?
The TDP recognizes five asbestos personal-injury Disease Levels: Bilateral Asbestos-Related Non-Malignant Disease, Disabling Severe Asbestosis, Other Cancer, Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma requires a qualifying diagnosis and credible evidence of exposure to C.E. Thurston Asbestos. Other Disease Levels generally require six months of occupational exposure to C.E. Thurston Asbestos before 1982 plus Significant Occupational Exposure and the applicable disease-specific medical evidence.
The TDP also recognizes secondary-exposure claims. Those claims require proof of the directly exposed person’s qualifying occupational exposure as well as the claimant’s own asbestos-related disease and secondary exposure.
C.E. Thurston Disease Levels and Claim Values
| Disease Level | Scheduled Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma — Level V | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Lung Cancer — Level IV | $4,650 | $10,000 |
| Other Cancer — Level III | $1,400 | $2,000 |
| Disabling Severe Asbestosis — Level II | $4,070 | $7,200 |
| Bilateral Asbestos-Related Non-Malignant Disease — Level I | $500 | N/A |
These are TDP valuation amounts, not guaranteed claimant payments. Payment depends on claim allowance, the applicable Payment Percentage, release requirements, payment sequencing and other Trust procedures.
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Current C.E. Thurston Payment Percentage
The latest C.E. Thurston-specific payment notice located for this update states that the Trustee increased the Payment Percentage from 35% to 50%, with the consent of the Trust Advisory Committee and Legal Representative. CRMC’s current C.E. Thurston document library continues to publish the 2017 supplemental-payment procedures based on that 50% percentage, and no later C.E. Thurston-specific percentage notice was identified in the current administrator materials reviewed.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment.
- Mesothelioma Scheduled Value: $25,000 × 50% = $12,500.
- Lung Cancer Scheduled Value: $4,650 × 50% = $2,325.
- Other Cancer Scheduled Value: $1,400 × 50% = $700.
- Disabling Severe Asbestosis Scheduled Value: $4,070 × 50% = $2,035.
Supplemental-payment procedures state that previously liquidated qualifying claims paid at a percentage below 50% could receive a one-time supplemental amount equal to 50% of the liquidated value less amounts previously paid, subject to the Trust’s procedures.
Claim Review and Payment Process
The TDP states that asbestos claims initially undergo Expedited Review. Claims that satisfy the presumptive Medical/Exposure Criteria for a Disease Level are offered the applicable Scheduled Value before application of the Payment Percentage.
The governing procedures also provide dispute-resolution and arbitration mechanisms. Any final payment remains subject to the applicable Maximum Value, Payment Percentage and other TDP limitations.
CRMC continues to maintain eClaims infrastructure that includes C.E. Thurston. A January 2026 CRMC Law Firm User Guide still lists C.E. Thurston & Sons among the supported trusts, confirming current electronic claims-system support.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
The TDP generally requires medical evidence showing at least a 10-year latency period between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis. Malignant Disease Levels require qualifying diagnostic evidence under the TDP.
For all Disease Levels, exposure to C.E. Thurston Asbestos must have occurred before 1982. Levels I through IV generally require at least six months of occupational exposure to C.E. Thurston Asbestos before 1982 plus Significant Occupational Exposure.
The TDP defines Significant Occupational Exposure as at least five cumulative years of qualifying employment, including at least two years before 1982, involving regular asbestos exposure or regular close proximity to workers performing qualifying asbestos work.
The Trust administrator also publishes an Approved Site List. A listed site can support exposure evidence, but being associated with a listed site does not by itself establish eligibility or guarantee payment.
Financial and Claims Accuracy
This page does not publish a current Trust asset balance, current cumulative claims-paid count or lifetime dollars-paid figure because a sufficiently current official annual report or audited financial statement establishing those figures was not identified in the primary materials reviewed.
Historical initial funding should never be presented as current assets, and claim filings should not be treated as claims paid. The 50% Payment Percentage is included because it is directly confirmed by the Trust administrator’s own notice and supplemental-payment procedures.
Where current financial statistics could not be primary-source confirmed, they were omitted rather than taken from law-firm, lead-generation or other secondary websites.
Confirmed Primary Sources for Trust Facts
No law-firm or lead-generation website was used as factual authority. Primary Trust and administrator materials reviewed include:
- CRMC C.E. Thurston official document library.
- C.E. Thurston Trust Distribution Procedures, Revision 1b.
- Official C.E. Thurston notice increasing the Payment Percentage from 35% to 50%.
- Official Supplemental Payments Policies and Procedures.
- Official C.E. Thurston Approved Site List.
- Official C.E. Thurston Release and Affirmation.
- CRMC 2026 Law Firm User Guide showing C.E. Thurston support in the eClaims system.
Current assets and cumulative payment statistics were omitted where current equivalent primary-source financial confirmation was unavailable.
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
Asbestos Trust Fund Information
Filing and Eligibility
- C.E. Thurston official claim documents
- Official Trust Distribution Procedures
- Official Approved Site List
Payments and Claim Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions About the C.E. Thurston Asbestos Trust
Is the C.E. Thurston Asbestos Trust still supported by its claims administrator?
Yes. CRMC maintains a dedicated C.E. Thurston document library, and its January 2026 eClaims user guide continues to list C.E. Thurston & Sons among supported trusts.
What is the latest officially confirmed C.E. Thurston Payment Percentage?
The latest Trust-specific notice located for this update confirms 50%, increased from 35%.
What is the C.E. Thurston mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
The TDP lists a $25,000 Scheduled Value and $50,000 Maximum Value for Mesothelioma Level V.
How much is 50% of the mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
$25,000 multiplied by 50% equals $12,500. This is a mathematical illustration only and not a guaranteed payment.
What is the Lung Cancer Scheduled Value?
The TDP lists a $4,650 Scheduled Value and $10,000 Maximum Value for Lung Cancer Level IV.
Does the Trust use Expedited Review?
Yes. The TDP states that submitted asbestos claims initially undergo Expedited Review.
What exposure is required for a mesothelioma claim?
Mesothelioma requires a qualifying diagnosis and credible evidence of exposure to C.E. Thurston Asbestos before 1982.
Does appearing on the Approved Site List guarantee compensation?
No. A listed site may help support exposure evidence, but eligibility still depends on the Trust’s medical, exposure and procedural requirements. Compensation is not guaranteed.
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Prior asbestos exposure does not automatically establish eligibility for a C.E. Thurston trust claim or asbestos lawsuit. Eligibility depends on medical and exposure evidence, current Trust procedures, 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.