Brauer Supply Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
The formal trust is the Brauer 524(g) Asbestos Trust. It was created in 2012 following confirmation of the Brauer Supply Company Chapter 11 Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization. The Trust remains active and accepts asbestos personal-injury claims under its Amended and Restated Trust Distribution Procedures. The current official filing instructions and release form continue to state a 2.6% Payment Percentage.
Brauer Supply Asbestos Trust Facts
| Official trust name | Brauer 524(g) Asbestos Trust |
|---|---|
| Debtor | Brauer Supply Company |
| Plan date referenced in filing instructions | December 7, 2006 |
| Trust created | 2012 |
| Claims accepted beginning | September 4, 2012 |
| Initial Claims Filing Date | March 4, 2013 |
| Claims administrator | Verus Claims Services, LLC |
| Current officially published Payment Percentage | 2.6% |
| Mesothelioma Scheduled Value | $125,000 |
| Mesothelioma Average Value | $145,000 |
| Mesothelioma Maximum Value | $250,000 |
| Current status | Active |
Trust Formation and Filing History
The official Trust website states that the Brauer 524(g) Asbestos Trust was created in 2012 as a result of confirmation of the Brauer Supply Company Chapter 11 Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization.
The Trust was established to process, liquidate and pay valid asbestos personal-injury claims under the Trust Distribution Procedures. Claims could be filed beginning September 4, 2012, and the Trust established March 4, 2013 as the Initial Claims Filing Date.
The current official Resources page continues to provide the Trust Distribution Procedures, approved-site information, claim forms, filing instructions, electronic filer materials and payment authorization forms, confirming ongoing claim administration.
Disease Levels and Claim Values
The Trust Distribution Procedures establish four Disease Levels. The Scheduled Values apply to qualifying Expedited Review claims, while Average and Maximum Values guide Individual Review.
| Disease Level | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma — Level IV | $125,000 | $145,000 | $250,000 |
| Lung Cancer — Level III | $30,000 | $35,000 | $70,000 |
| Other Cancer — Level II | $18,000 | $21,000 | $40,000 |
| Other Asbestos Disease — Level I | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
The TDP states that the Trustee may amend Disease Levels, values or criteria with the required consent. These published values are liquidation benchmarks and do not represent guaranteed cash payments.
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Current 2.6% Payment Percentage
The current official Brauer filing instructions state that the Payment Percentage is 2.6%. The Trust’s official release form also states that the Trust will pay 2.6% of a claim’s liquidated value, subject to the TDP.
The TDP explains that the percentage can be adjusted upward or downward with the required consent based on updated estimates of Trust assets, liabilities, future claims and expenses.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment. A $125,000 Mesothelioma Scheduled Value × 2.6% = $3,250. A $30,000 Lung Cancer Scheduled Value × 2.6% = $780. A $18,000 Other Cancer Scheduled Value × 2.6% = $468. A $2,000 Other Asbestos Disease Scheduled Value × 2.6% = $52.
These examples match the payment examples published in the official filing instructions, but actual eligibility, liquidation value and payment depend on the claim and the Payment Percentage in effect when payment is made.
Expedited and Individual Review
Expedited Review is available to claims satisfying the presumptive medical and exposure criteria for one of the four Disease Levels. A qualifying claim is liquidated at the applicable Scheduled Value and then multiplied by the Payment Percentage.
Individual Review is available for claims that fail to satisfy all presumptive Expedited Review criteria and for claimants in Disease Levels II through IV seeking individualized valuation. The Trust may evaluate the claimant’s age, disability, employment status, household disruption, special damages, pain and suffering, exposure history, causation evidence, industry, jurisdiction and comparable tort-system results.
The TDP states that Individual Review values may be less than the Scheduled Value and generally may not exceed the Maximum Value unless the claim qualifies as Extraordinary.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
The TDP generally requires a physician statement establishing that at least 10 years elapsed between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis.
Mesothelioma Level IV requires a qualifying diagnosis plus Brauer Exposure before January 1, 1983. Lung Cancer, Other Cancer and Other Asbestos Disease generally require at least six months of Brauer Exposure before January 1, 1983, together with Significant Occupational Exposure and the disease-specific medical criteria.
The TDP defines Significant Occupational Exposure as at least five cumulative years of qualifying occupational exposure, including a minimum of two years before January 1, 1983.
Brauer Exposure means meaningful and credible exposure to an asbestos-containing product manufactured, supplied, distributed, handled, fabricated, stored, sold, installed, maintained, repaired or removed by Brauer or a predecessor, or other conduct for which Brauer has legal responsibility.
Current Claim Filing Process
The official filing instructions state that claimants must submit a completed Claim Form and required supporting documentation. Claims may be submitted by hard copy, electronically in the prescribed format or through the Trust’s online filing system.
The Trust currently requires a $20 refundable filing fee for each claim. The filing instructions state that the Trust will not process the claim until the fee is paid, and failure to pay within the specified 60-day period can result in rejection.
The official claim form requests disease information, medical documentation, Brauer exposure information, work and site history, prior asbestos litigation and settlement history, and the claimant’s selected jurisdiction.
Verus Claims Services, LLC is identified in the official filing materials as the Trust’s claims administrator.
Important Claim and Payment Distinctions
The Trust’s 2.6% rate is the percentage applied to the liquidated value of an allowed claim. It is not a percentage of medical bills, lost wages or another unrelated amount.
Scheduled, Average and Maximum Values are different concepts. Expedited Review generally uses the Scheduled Value. Average and Maximum Values guide Individual Review, and a claimant is not guaranteed either the Average or Maximum Value.
Extraordinary Claims can receive different treatment under the TDP, including higher valuation limits if the strict Extraordinary Claim requirements are satisfied.
No sufficiently current official audited financial statement was located establishing 2025 or 2026 total assets, cumulative claims paid or lifetime dollars paid. Those figures are therefore omitted rather than taken from secondary websites.
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 Trust Rules
Frequently Asked Questions About the Brauer Supply Asbestos Trust
What is the formal Brauer Supply asbestos trust name?
The formal name is the Brauer 524(g) Asbestos Trust.
Is the Brauer Trust active?
Yes. The official website continues to provide current filing instructions, claim forms, electronic filing materials and Trust procedures.
What is the current Brauer Payment Percentage?
The current official filing instructions and Trust release state a Payment Percentage of 2.6%.
What is the Brauer mesothelioma value?
The TDP lists a $125,000 Scheduled Value, $145,000 Average Value and $250,000 Maximum Value for Mesothelioma Level IV.
What does 2.6% of the mesothelioma Scheduled Value equal?
$125,000 multiplied by 2.6% equals $3,250. This is a mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment.
What exposure date applies to a mesothelioma claim?
Expedited Review for Mesothelioma Level IV requires qualifying Brauer Exposure before January 1, 1983.
Does the Trust require a latency period?
Yes. The TDP generally requires at least 10 years between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis.
Who administers Brauer Supply asbestos claims?
The official filing materials identify Verus Claims Services, LLC as the claims administrator.
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Prior exposure to a Brauer Supply asbestos-containing product does not automatically establish Trust eligibility or compensation. Eligibility depends on diagnosis, medical documentation, exposure evidence, applicable Trust procedures 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.