Rapid-American / Philip Carey Asbestos Exposure: Products, Trust Claims & Compensation

Rapid-American Corporation’s asbestos liabilities are closely tied to The Philip Carey Manufacturing Company. Courts document that Philip Carey manufactured and sold asbestos-containing insulation and building products, including pipe covering, block and cement. Published decisions identify specific products such as Careytemp asbestos-containing pipe covering, Air Cell, Alltemp Pipe Covering, Carey 85 Percent Magnesia Block, Carey 7M-90 Cement and Careytemp Premolded Elbow Insulation.

Rapid-American filed Chapter 11 on March 8, 2013. Its Plan of Liquidation became effective June 4, 2021 and created the Rapid-American Asbestos Personal Injury Liquidating Trust. The Trust opened for claims on November 28, 2022 but, unlike many continuing asbestos trusts, imposed a firm filing deadline: all claims had to be filed by November 28, 2023. The Trust’s current official website continues processing timely filed claims; it does not accept a newly filed claim after that deadline under the TDP. Approved claims receive a pro-rata share based on available Trust assets rather than a conventional fixed payment percentage.

🏢 Rapid-American & Philip Carey History

Philip Carey was formed in Ohio in 1888. Federal and state appellate decisions trace later corporate transactions: on June 1, 1967, Philip Carey merged with Glen Alden, and liabilities were transferred through successor entities. Rapid-American later became a corporate successor connected to pre-June 1967 Philip Carey liabilities. The present Trust is specifically designed for asbestos personal-injury claims resulting from exposure to qualifying Philip Carey asbestos-containing products before June 1, 1967.

Corporate & Trust Facts

Topic	Confirmed information
Historical manufacturer	The Philip Carey Manufacturing Company.
Philip Carey formation	1888 in Ohio, according to court records.
Key corporate date	June 1, 1967 merger with Glen Alden.
Rapid-American bankruptcy petition	March 8, 2013.
Plan effective	June 4, 2021.
Trust	Rapid-American Asbestos Personal Injury Liquidating Trust.
Trust claims opened	November 28, 2022.
Trust Filing Deadline	November 28, 2023.
Covered exposure	Meaningful and credible exposure before June 1, 1967 to qualifying Philip Carey asbestos-containing products.

Timeline

Date / period	Development
1888	Old Philip Carey Manufacturing Company formed in Ohio.
Pre-June 1967	Period relevant to Rapid-American Trust Philip Carey exposure.
June 1, 1967	Old Carey merged with Glen Alden; successor transactions followed.
March 8, 2013	Rapid-American Chapter 11 petition date.
June 4, 2021	Plan of Liquidation became effective.
Nov. 28, 2022	Trust began receiving and processing claims.
Nov. 28, 2023	Firm Trust Filing Deadline.
2024–2025	Trust continued review, deficiency and release processes for timely filed claims.

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🧱 Philip Carey Asbestos Products

Published court decisions provide detailed product-identification evidence. A Louisiana appellate court identified Careytemp as asbestos-containing pipe covering used at Avondale. Federal litigation also documents Philip Carey asbestos cement, pipe covering, insulation block and named insulation products.

Documented Historical Products

Product / category	Court-supported evidence
Careytemp	Louisiana appellate court expressly describes it as asbestos-containing pipe covering.
Philip Carey asbestos cement	Documented in federal Navy Yard litigation and other cases.
Philip Carey pipe covering	Multiple court records identify asbestos pipe covering.
Philip Carey insulation block	Successor-liability records identify asbestos-containing block.
Air Cell	Named Philip Carey product in Fifth Circuit asbestos litigation.
Alltemp Pipe Covering	Named Philip Carey product in Fifth Circuit asbestos litigation.
Carey 85 Percent Magnesia Block	Named in Fifth Circuit testimony.
Carey 7M-90 Cement	Named in Fifth Circuit testimony.
Careytemp Premolded Elbow Insulation	Named in Fifth Circuit testimony.

Product Accuracy Rules

Statement	Accurate treatment
Philip Carey made asbestos-containing insulation products	Confirmed.
Careytemp contained asbestos	Confirmed by published appellate record.
Every Philip Carey product contained asbestos	Not established.
Every post-1967 product belongs in Rapid-American Trust	No; Trust exposure criteria focus on pre-June 1, 1967 Philip Carey exposure.
Product identity and exposure dates matter	Yes.
A product name alone guarantees a Trust claim	No.

👷 Workers, Shipyards & Jobsites

Philip Carey products appear in litigation involving shipyards, industrial plants, boiler and pipe systems and commercial construction. The occupations most often associated with the documented products include insulators, pipefitters, plumbers, boilermakers, maintenance workers, shipyard trades and nearby workers.

Workers & Trades to Investigate

Worker / trade	Potential historical activity
Insulators	Cutting and installing pipe covering, block and cement.
Pipefitters / plumbers	Working around insulated piping.
Boilermakers	Work near boilers and thermal insulation.
Shipyard workers	Installation/removal of pipe and machinery insulation.
Electricians	Working near insulation crews in ships and industrial facilities.
Maintenance workers	Repair/removal of aged insulation.
Construction workers	Installing mechanical systems and insulation.
Laborers	Cleanup and handling insulation debris.

Documented / Investigative Jobsites

Site / setting	Evidence
Avondale Shipyards	Louisiana appellate record identifies Careytemp use.
Brooklyn Navy Yard / USS Iowa	Second Circuit record documents Philip Carey asbestos cement during WWII-era ship work.
Industrial plants	Federal cases document Philip Carey pipe covering/cement exposure.
Boiler rooms	Historical specifications identify Philip Carey asbestos pipe covering.
Power/process facilities	Product and coworker records may establish exposure.
Other sites	Trust exposure proof can use affidavits, employment, construction, invoices or similar records.

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🌫️ How Philip Carey Exposure Occurred

Historical thermal-insulation work could release dust when pipe covering or block was cut, fitted, removed or damaged, and when dry cement was mixed or removed. The Rapid-American Trust nevertheless requires credible evidence connecting the claimant to a qualifying Philip Carey asbestos-containing product before June 1, 1967.

Potential Exposure Activities

Activity	Potential pathway
Cutting pipe covering	Dust during fitting/installation.
Mixing asbestos cement	Dust from dry cement.
Installing insulation	Handling/cutting historical materials.
Repair/removal	Disturbance of aged pipe/block insulation.
Nearby trade work	Bystander occupational exposure depending on proximity.
Cleanup	Handling/sweeping insulation debris.

Exposure Questions

Question	Why it matters
Was it a Philip Carey product?	Trust liability must be established.
Did exposure occur before June 1, 1967?	Core Trust requirement.
Did the product contain asbestos?	Product-specific proof matters.
Where did exposure occur?	Supports credible exposure evidence.
What work generated dust?	Helps establish pathway and occupational criteria.
Are affidavits/records available?	Official Trust accepts specified forms of credible evidence.

⚖️ Rapid-American Asbestos Trust & Claims

The Rapid-American Asbestos Personal Injury Liquidating Trust differs from many traditional asbestos trusts. It has limited assets, accepted claims only during a one-year filing window, and provides for a pro-rata distribution after claim liquidation. The official Trust website states that a claim filed after November 28, 2023 is not payable under the TDP.

Official Trust Facts

Trust fact	Confirmed information
Trust	Rapid-American Asbestos Personal Injury Liquidating Trust.
Plan effective	June 4, 2021.
Claims processing began	November 28, 2022.
Trust Filing Deadline	November 28, 2023.
General deficiency deadline	May 28, 2024, with specific later-notice rules described by Trust.
Covered products	Philip Carey asbestos-containing products for which Rapid-American has legal responsibility.
Exposure cutoff	Before June 1, 1967.
Payment method	Pro-rata share of liquidated value based on Trust assets available.
Fixed current Payment Percentage	Not used by the operative TDP as a conventional fixed percentage.
Secondary exposure	Official FAQ states TDP does not provide treatment of secondary-exposure claims.

Official Scheduled Values

Disease Level	Scheduled Value
Level IV — Mesothelioma	$3,000.
Level III — Lung Cancer	$1,500.
Level II — Other Cancer	$800.
Level I — Other Asbestos Disease	$400.

Important: These are liquidated Scheduled Values, not guaranteed cash payments. The official filing instructions state that after an approved claim is liquidated and a release is delivered, the claimant ultimately receives a pro-rata share of that value based on Trust assets available for payment. For that reason, this page does not invent or apply a fixed payment percentage.

Filing Status

Question	Current official answer
Can a brand-new claim be filed now?	The Trust states all claims had to be filed by November 28, 2023.
Are timely filed claims still being administered?	Yes; the official site continues to publish claim/release administration information.
Can an old Celotex Trust claim help?	A paid Celotex claim may support medical/exposure criteria if its file contains sufficient qualifying information.
Does filing guarantee payment?	No.
Does a Scheduled Value equal cash payment?	No; distribution is pro-rata based on available Trust assets.

📊 Documented Rapid-American / Philip Carey Cases

Appellate decisions strongly document both Philip Carey asbestos products and Rapid-American’s successor relationship. These records are useful for company history and product identification, but an individual Trust claim still must satisfy the operative medical, exposure and filing requirements.

Selected Court Records

Record	Significance
Jeffrey v. Rapid American, Mich. Supreme Court (1995)	Traces Philip Carey/Glen Alden/Rapid-American corporate history and asbestos-containing product distribution.
Owens-Illinois v. Rapid American, 4th Cir. (1997)	Discusses Rapid-American as corporate successor in contribution litigation involving Philip Carey asbestos products.
Abadie v. Metropolitan Life, La. Ct. App. (2001)	Identifies Careytemp as asbestos-containing pipe covering used at Avondale.
Johnson v. Celotex, 2d Cir. (1990)	Documents Philip Carey asbestos cement at Navy Yard/USS Iowa.
King v. Armstrong World Industries, 5th Cir. (1990)	Names Air Cell, Alltemp Pipe Covering, Carey 85 Percent Magnesia Block, 7M-90 Cement and Careytemp Premolded Elbow Insulation.
Tretter v. Rapid American, E.D. Mo. (1981)	Discusses Philip Carey asbestos-product exposure and corporate-successor history.

Evidence Limits

Finding	Correct interpretation
Philip Carey asbestos products existed	Confirmed.
Rapid-American successor issues are documented	Confirmed.
Every Philip Carey product contained asbestos	Not established.
Every pre-1967 exposure qualifies	No; medical/exposure criteria apply.
Scheduled Value equals final cash payment	No.
New Trust claims remain open indefinitely	No; official deadline was Nov. 28, 2023.

📋 Claim Evidence & Trust Requirements

For claims timely filed before the Trust Filing Deadline, qualification requires credible medical and exposure evidence. The Trust states that exposure may be established through sworn statements, invoices, employment or construction records, or other credible evidence. Certain disease levels also require Significant Occupational Exposure.

Evidence That May Help

Medical/pathology documentation meeting the applicable Disease Level.
Employment, union and Social Security records.
Philip Carey product boxes, bags, labels, invoices or specifications.
Shipyard, industrial or construction records.
Claimant or coworker affidavits/sworn statements.
Evidence establishing exposure before June 1, 1967.
Paid Celotex Trust claim information where sufficient and applicable.
Trust correspondence showing a timely Rapid-American filing.

Claim Checklist

Step	Question
1	Was a Rapid-American Trust proof of claim filed by Nov. 28, 2023?
2	Is a qualifying asbestos-related disease documented?
3	Can meaningful and credible Philip Carey exposure before June 1, 1967 be shown?
4	Does the disease level require six months of exposure and/or Significant Occupational Exposure?
5	Are product/site records or affidavits available?
6	Were any Trust deficiencies cured within the applicable deadline?
7	Was a required release timely executed?
8	Has current claim status been verified with the Trust?

Numbers We Do Not Invent

Item	Treatment
Fixed Payment Percentage	Not substituted for the TDP’s pro-rata distribution method.
Final pro-rata distribution	Not stated until officially determined.
Current Trust assets	Not guessed.
Average payout	Not inferred from Scheduled Values.
Guaranteed mesothelioma cash payment	None.
Guaranteed compensation	None.

Compensation is not guaranteed.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Did Philip Carey manufacture asbestos-containing products?

Yes. Published court decisions document Philip Carey asbestos-containing pipe covering, insulation block, cement and named insulation products including Careytemp.

How is Rapid-American connected to Philip Carey?

Court records trace a series of corporate transactions beginning with Philip Carey’s June 1, 1967 merger with Glen Alden. Rapid-American became a corporate successor associated with specified Philip Carey liabilities.

Does Rapid-American have an asbestos trust?

Yes. The Rapid-American Asbestos Personal Injury Liquidating Trust was created under the Plan of Liquidation effective June 4, 2021.

Can a new Rapid-American Trust claim be filed now?

The official Trust states that all claims had to be filed by November 28, 2023. A proof of claim submitted after that Trust Filing Deadline is not payable under the TDP.

What is the Rapid-American mesothelioma Scheduled Value?

The TDP lists $3,000 for Level IV mesothelioma. That is a liquidated Scheduled Value, not a guaranteed cash payout; payment is a pro-rata share based on available Trust assets.

What exposure does the Trust require for mesothelioma?

The official medical/exposure requirements call for meaningful and credible exposure before June 1, 1967 to a qualifying Philip Carey asbestos-containing product, along with the required mesothelioma diagnosis and latency.

Does the Rapid-American Trust accept secondary-exposure claims?

The Trust’s official FAQ states that its TDP does not provide for treatment of secondary-exposure claims.

Can an earlier Celotex Trust claim be relevant?

Yes. The Trust states that a paid Celotex claim may be used to establish Rapid-American medical and/or exposure criteria when the Celotex claim file contains sufficient qualifying information.

🧾 Rapid-American / Philip Carey Asbestos Summary

Detail	Confirmed / carefully qualified information
Historical manufacturer	The Philip Carey Manufacturing Company.
Documented asbestos products	Pipe covering, block, cement, Careytemp and other named insulation products.
Rapid-American bankruptcy petition	March 8, 2013.
Plan effective	June 4, 2021.
Trust	Rapid-American Asbestos Personal Injury Liquidating Trust.
Claims opened	November 28, 2022.
Trust Filing Deadline	November 28, 2023.
Mesothelioma Scheduled Value	$3,000 liquidated value.
Lung Cancer Scheduled Value	$1,500.
Other Cancer Scheduled Value	$800.
Other Asbestos Disease Scheduled Value	$400.
Payment method	Pro-rata share based on available Trust assets.
Guaranteed compensation	No.

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Exposure to a Philip Carey product does not automatically establish a payable Rapid-American Trust claim. The Trust imposed a November 28, 2023 filing deadline, and timely filed claims must satisfy the applicable medical, exposure, deficiency and release requirements. Other asbestos-related compensation sources may involve different companies and procedures. Compensation is not guaranteed.

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