Eagle-Picher Industries Inc Asbestos Trust
The Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. Personal Injury Settlement Trust processes, liquidates and pays valid asbestos personal-injury claims under its Claims Resolution Procedures. Current official Claims Processing Facility materials confirm that the trust remains administered through CPF. The latest official payment-percentage notice located for this update increased the Individualized Review payment percentage to 35% effective November 1, 2023.
Eagle-Picher Trust Facts
| Company | Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Chapter 11 filing | 1991 |
| Trust | Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. Personal Injury Settlement Trust |
| Trust established | November 29, 1996 |
| Claims began | August 1, 1997 |
| Current claims processor | Claims Processing Facility, Inc. (CPF) |
| Latest official payment percentage located | 35%, effective November 1, 2023, for claims subject to the Payment Percentage |
| Discounted Cash Payment — Mesothelioma | $6,500 |
| Discounted Cash Payment — Lung Cancer | $2,000 |
| Discounted Cash Payment — Other Cancer | $1,000 |
Important: The $6,500, $2,000 and $1,000 figures are fixed Discounted Cash Payment amounts under the official Claims Resolution Procedures. They are not scheduled values to which the 35% Individualized Review payment percentage should be applied.
Bankruptcy and Trust History
CPF’s current Eagle-Picher trust page states that Eagle-Picher Industries filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions in 1991. The Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. Personal Injury Settlement Trust was established on November 29, 1996 and began accepting claims on August 1, 1997.
A 2024 bankruptcy-court filing concerning amendments to the Trust Agreement confirms the trust’s purpose: to assume covered toxic personal-injury liabilities and use trust assets and income to pay holders of valid claims while treating present and future claimants in a substantially similar manner.
The trust continues to appear among the asbestos trusts serviced by CPF, which handles claim review, valuation, statutes-of-limitation administration, releases, payments and other trust functions.
Current 35% Payment Percentage
An official Eagle-Picher notice dated November 1, 2023 states that the Trustees approved an increase in the Payment Percentage from 33% to 35%, effective that day. The notice explains that the percentage applies to the settlement value of allowable claims subject to the Individualized Review payment process.
The Trustees cited updated claim-filing trends, settlement values, investment performance, operating costs and actuarial projections. The Claims Resolution Procedures require the percentage to be reconsidered at least every three years and permit more frequent adjustments.
Current-verification note: CPF’s current Eagle-Picher materials reviewed for this update did not surface a newer official percentage notice superseding the November 1, 2023 increase. The percentage can change, so it should be rechecked when a claim is evaluated for payment.
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Discounted Cash Payment Values
The official Eagle-Picher Claims Resolution Procedures provide a Discounted Cash Payment option for eligible valid asbestos personal-injury claims. The fixed amounts are:
| Disease Category | Discounted Cash Payment |
|---|---|
| Mesothelioma | $6,500 |
| Lung Cancer | $2,000 |
| Other Cancer | $1,000 |
| Non-malignancy | $400 |
The Claims Resolution Procedures describe this as a fixed and certain payment option designed for claimants whose valid claims can be readily determined and who choose the discounted settlement route instead of waiting for Individualized Review.
No 35% multiplication is shown for these fixed DCP amounts. The official procedures distinguish Discounted Cash Payments from claims subject to the Payment Percentage, so treating $6,500 × 35% as the standard mesothelioma payment would misstate the trust’s procedures.
Individualized Review Claims
Individualized Review is available across disease categories under the official Claims Resolution Procedures. Unlike the fixed Discounted Cash Payment schedule, Individualized Review evaluates claim value using the trust’s procedures and valuation approach. The applicable Payment Percentage limits what is paid on the full liquidated value.
The official 2023 payment notice states that the trust increased the percentage to 35% based on its evaluation of current claim and financial information. Because Individualized Review values are not represented by the fixed DCP table, this page does not invent a current mesothelioma “scheduled value” for Individualized Review.
Claimants should compare filing alternatives using current CPF materials before choosing a review path. The appropriate choice can depend on disease, exposure evidence, claim history and other facts.
Medical and Exposure Evidence
The official Eagle-Picher claim form instructs claimants to submit applicable medical records and proof of Eagle-Picher product exposure. It permits selection of Individualized Review or Discounted Cash Payment.
CPF’s current Eagle-Picher resources include claim filing instructions, claim forms, exposure requirements, approved job sites, medical requirements, Claims Resolution Procedures, ADR procedures, audit procedures and deficiency codes.
Audit procedures identify supporting materials that may be requested, including Social Security records, depositions, interrogatories, affidavits, coworker statements, pathology reports, diagnostic imaging and medical reports. Medical evidence and exposure evidence are distinct: a diagnosis alone does not establish Eagle-Picher product exposure.
Confirmed Primary Sources for Trust Facts
Trust facts on this page are based on official CPF/Eagle-Picher materials and bankruptcy-court records rather than law-firm or lead-generation websites.
- Claims Processing Facility — EPI Trust: bankruptcy year, trust establishment date, claims-opening date and current filing resources.
- November 1, 2023 Eagle-Picher Payment Percentage Notice: increase from 33% to 35% and the factors considered by the Trustees.
- Eagle-Picher Claims Resolution Procedures: Payment Percentage framework, Discounted Cash Payment amounts and Individualized Review.
- Official Eagle-Picher Claim Form: medical records, product-exposure evidence and filing-option requirements.
- Eagle-Picher Claim Audit Procedures: records that can support medical, occupational and exposure information.
- 2024 bankruptcy-court Trust Agreement filing: current trust purpose and Section 524(g) framework.
Not published without acceptable current primary confirmation: current trust assets, cumulative claims paid, lifetime dollars paid, or a current Individualized Review disease-value schedule. Historical government reports are not represented as current 2026 trust balances.
Other Trust and Legal Options
Eagle-Picher exposure may have occurred alongside asbestos products associated with other insulation, refractory, construction-material and industrial-product companies. Each potential trust requires its own medical and exposure evidence. Qualification for Eagle-Picher does not automatically establish another trust claim or lawsuit.
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
Manufacturer Trust Information
Filing and Eligibility
- Step-by-Step Guide to Filing an Asbestos Trust Claim
- Asbestos Trust Fund Requirements
- How to Avoid Trust Fund Filing Errors
Payments and Legal Strategy
Eagle-Picher Asbestos Trust FAQs
When was the Eagle-Picher asbestos trust established?
CPF states that the Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. Personal Injury Settlement Trust was established November 29, 1996 and began accepting claims August 1, 1997.
What is the latest official Eagle-Picher payment percentage located?
The November 1, 2023 official trust notice increased the Payment Percentage from 33% to 35%. No newer official percentage notice was located in the current CPF materials reviewed for this update.
What is the Eagle-Picher mesothelioma Discounted Cash Payment?
The official Claims Resolution Procedures list a fixed $6,500 Discounted Cash Payment for a qualifying mesothelioma claim.
Is $6,500 multiplied by the 35% payment percentage?
Not under the fixed Discounted Cash Payment procedure. The CRP distinguishes the DCP option from claims paid under the Individualized Review Payment Percentage framework.
What is the Lung Cancer Discounted Cash Payment?
The official Claims Resolution Procedures list $2,000 for qualifying Lung Cancer claims using the Discounted Cash Payment option.
Can claimants choose Individualized Review?
Yes. The official claim form and Claims Resolution Procedures provide an Individualized Review option in addition to Discounted Cash Payment.
What evidence does the Eagle-Picher claim form request?
The form instructs claimants to provide applicable medical records and proof of Eagle-Picher product exposure, along with the required claim information.
Who currently processes Eagle-Picher claims?
Claims Processing Facility, Inc. currently services the Eagle-Picher Personal Injury Settlement Trust and publishes its filing and claims-administration resources.
Get Help Reviewing an Eagle-Picher Asbestos Trust Claim
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer or another asbestos-related disease and you are investigating Eagle-Picher exposure, a review can help organize potentially relevant medical, employment, product and worksite evidence.
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Prior asbestos exposure does not automatically establish eligibility for a trust claim or lawsuit. Trust availability, eligibility, filing requirements, payment percentages and legal options depend on current procedures, evidence and individual circumstances. Compensation is not guaranteed.
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