ABB Lummus Global Inc. Asbestos Trust Claims
The ABB Lummus Global Inc. 524(g) Asbestos PI Trust was created through ABB Lummus Global Inc.’s Chapter 11 reorganization to process, liquidate and pay valid asbestos personal-injury claims under its Trust Distribution Procedures (TDP). The official Trust website continues to publish claim forms, filing instructions, notices and electronic-filing information. This page explains the Trust’s current officially published payment percentage, its separate Design and Construction and Feedwater Heater claim schedules, filing choices, and medical and exposure requirements.
ABB Lummus Asbestos Trust Facts
| Company / debtor | ABB Lummus Global Inc. |
|---|---|
| Official trust name | ABB Lummus Global Inc. 524(g) Asbestos PI Trust |
| Chapter 11 filing | April 21, 2006 |
| Plan effective date | August 31, 2006 |
| Claims first accepted | February 15, 2007 |
| Current trustee | Ellen S. Pryor |
| Current claims administrator | Verus Claims Services, LLC |
| Current trust status | Active; current official claim materials and filing instructions remain published |
| Current officially published payment percentage | 9.5% |
| Effective date | January 1, 2024 |
| Design & Construction mesothelioma values | $25,000 scheduled / $60,000 average / $400,000 maximum |
| Feedwater Heater mesothelioma values | $1,000 scheduled / $6,000 average / $25,000 maximum |
Important: ABB Lummus maintains two distinct claim-value schedules: Lummus Design and Construction Claims and Lummus Feedwater Heater Claims. Their values differ substantially and should never be combined or treated as interchangeable.
Bankruptcy and Trust History
ABB Lummus Global Inc. filed Chapter 11 on April 21, 2006 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Trust’s official website states that the 524(g) Trust was created in 2006 as a result of confirmation of the company’s Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization.
The Trust was established to process, liquidate and pay valid asbestos personal-injury claims in accordance with the TDP. The claims procedures state that the Trust began accepting claims on February 15, 2007. After a temporary suspension, claim processing resumed on February 11, 2008.
The current official Trust website identifies Ellen S. Pryor as Trustee and Verus Claims Services, LLC as Claims Administrator.
Who May Qualify to File an ABB Lummus Claim?
A claimant must satisfy the applicable TDP requirements for an asbestos-related Disease Level and establish the required Lummus Exposure. The Trust recognizes eight Disease Levels, from Other Asbestos Disease through Mesothelioma.
The official procedures distinguish between Lummus Design and Construction Claims and Lummus Feedwater Heater Claims. The Trust publishes separate claim forms and exposure resources for these claim types, including a Feedwater Heater Installations resource and a Lummus Non-Feedwater Job Sites resource.
A diagnosis alone does not establish a payable claim. Medical evidence, exposure evidence, applicable limitations provisions and the other requirements of the TDP must be satisfied.
ABB Lummus Disease Levels and Claim Values
The official claims procedures publish the following values for Lummus Design and Construction Claims:
| Disease | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma (Level VIII) | $25,000 | $60,000 | $400,000 |
| Lung Cancer 1 (Level VII) | $7,500 | $12,500 | $75,000 |
| Lung Cancer 2 (Level VI) | Individual Review | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Other Cancer (Level V) | $2,500 | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Severe Asbestosis (Level IV) | $7,500 | $12,500 | $75,000 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease (Level III) | $3,000 | Scheduled Value | Scheduled Value |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease (Level II) | $2,000 | Scheduled Value | Scheduled Value |
| Other Asbestos Disease (Level I) | $200 cash discount payment | None | None |
The separate schedule for Lummus Feedwater Heater Claims lists:
| Disease | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma (Level VIII) | $1,000 | $6,000 | $25,000 |
| Lung Cancer 1 (Level VII) | $1,000 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| Lung Cancer 2 (Level VI) | Individual Review | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Other Cancer (Level V) | $550 | $700 | $1,000 |
| Severe Asbestosis (Level IV) | $1,000 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease (Level III) | $400 | Scheduled Value | Scheduled Value |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease (Level II) | $200 | Scheduled Value | Scheduled Value |
| Other Asbestos Disease (Level I) | $100 cash discount payment | None | None |
Scheduled, average and maximum values are claim-valuation figures under the Trust procedures. They are not guaranteed payments. Lung Cancer 2 claims are subject to Individual Review rather than a Scheduled Value.
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Current ABB Lummus Payment Percentage
The Trust’s official January 22, 2024 notice reduced the Payment Percentage from 11.7% to 9.5%, effective January 1, 2024. The Trust’s court-filed annual report for the year ending December 31, 2024 confirms that the Payment Percentage for 2024 was 9.5%. The Trust’s current notices page continues to identify the January 22, 2024 notice as its published payment-percentage notice.
The payment percentage should not be confused with a Scheduled Value, Average Value, Maximum Value or actual payment. The applicable claim value is determined under the TDP and claims procedures, after which the Trust’s payment rules apply.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment.
- Design & Construction mesothelioma Scheduled Value: $25,000 × 9.5% = $2,375.
- Design & Construction Lung Cancer 1 Scheduled Value: $7,500 × 9.5% = $712.50.
- Feedwater Heater mesothelioma Scheduled Value: $1,000 × 9.5% = $95.
These calculations are arithmetic illustrations only. Eligibility, claim type, review method, medical and exposure evidence, liquidation, releases, FIFO payment rules and current Trust procedures affect actual payment.
How ABB Lummus Claims Are Filed and Reviewed
The Trust’s official procedures provide both Expedited Review and Individual Review. For Expedited Review, the Trust states that it will either reject a claim or submit an offer within 90 days after receiving a fully completed claim form. For Individual Review, the stated period is 180 days.
Under Expedited Review, a qualifying claim may receive a settlement offer based on the applicable Scheduled Value. Individual Review considers claim-specific factors. Lung Cancer 2 claims are individually evaluated.
The current filing instructions permit submission of claims and supporting materials through methods including mail, fax, direct upload and email, and the Trust provides electronic filing through Verus. The published procedures state that the Trust has not adopted a filing fee.
The Trust has not established a general deadline for submitting claims, but a claim must satisfy the statute-of-limitations provisions of the TDP. Claimants should use the current official claim form and instructions because filing procedures may be amended.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
The Trust’s procedures state that Disease Level diagnoses generally must be accompanied by either a physician statement showing that at least 10 years elapsed between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis or an exposure history sufficient to establish that 10-year latency period.
For Expedited Review, all Disease Levels require Lummus Exposure. Certain nonmalignant and malignant Disease Levels have additional exposure requirements. For example, the procedures require six months of Lummus Exposure plus Significant Occupational Exposure for Disease Levels III, IV, V and VII. Disease Level II requires six months of Lummus Exposure plus five years of cumulative occupational asbestos exposure.
If a claimant cannot meet the presumptive exposure requirements for Expedited Review, the procedures allow the claimant to seek Individual Review of the evidence of ABB Lummus Global Inc. exposure. The Trust may request additional medical documentation even when previous medical-review information is available.
Financial and Claims Reporting
The Trust’s official notices page publishes annual reports and financial statements in addition to its payment-percentage notice. These court-filed reports provide dated information about Trust operations, claim payments, investment activity and assets.
The annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 confirms that the Trust’s Payment Percentage for 2024 was 9.5% and describes its administration of Category A and Category B claims under the amended TDP.
Because financial balances and cumulative claim-payment totals change over time, this page does not convert historical funding figures into present-day assets or imply that historical claims against ABB Lummus equal claims paid by the Trust. Current financial statistics should always be tied to the reporting period of the applicable audited annual report.
Confirmed Primary Sources for Trust Facts
This page was researched using official Trust materials and court-filed Trust records. No law-firm or lead-generation website was used as factual authority. Primary sources reviewed include:
- Official ABB Lummus Global Inc. 524(g) Asbestos PI Trust website.
- Official Trust resources page, containing the TDP, amendments, claim forms and exposure resources.
- Official Procedures for Reviewing and Liquidating Lummus Asbestos PI Trust Claims.
- Official Claim Form Filing Instructions.
- Official Trust notices and annual-report page.
Statistics or financial amounts that could not be responsibly tied to an official reporting period were not presented as current figures. Scheduled, average and maximum values are identified by their proper claim-valuation labels rather than described as guaranteed compensation.
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
Asbestos Trust Fund Information
Filing and Eligibility
- ABB Lummus official TDP, claim forms and filing resources
- ABB Lummus official claim filing instructions
Payments and Current Trust Records
Frequently Asked Questions About the ABB Lummus Asbestos Trust
Is the ABB Lummus asbestos trust still active?
Yes. The official Trust website continues to publish current claim forms, filing instructions, Trust notices and electronic-filing information through its claims administrator.
What is the current officially published ABB Lummus payment percentage?
The Trust’s January 22, 2024 notice established a 9.5% Payment Percentage effective January 1, 2024. The court-filed annual report for 2024 confirms the 9.5% percentage for that year.
What is the ABB Lummus mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
It depends on the claim type. The Design and Construction schedule lists $25,000, while the Feedwater Heater schedule lists $1,000. These are Scheduled Values, not guaranteed payments.
Does ABB Lummus offer Expedited Review?
Yes. Qualifying claims may use Expedited Review. The official procedures state a 90-day processing target from submission of a fully completed claim form to rejection or an offer.
Can an ABB Lummus claimant request Individual Review?
Yes, where permitted under the TDP and procedures. Individual Review considers claim-specific factors, and the stated processing period is 180 days from submission of a fully completed claim form.
Does the ABB Lummus Trust charge a filing fee?
No filing fee is required under the Trust’s published claims procedures.
What medical evidence is required for an ABB Lummus claim?
The requirements vary by Disease Level. In general, diagnoses must establish the applicable disease criteria and a 10-year latency period through a physician statement or sufficient exposure history. The Trust may request additional medical documentation.
What exposure evidence is required?
A claimant must establish Lummus Exposure under the TDP. Additional duration and occupational-exposure requirements apply to certain Disease Levels, and the Trust publishes separate exposure resources for Feedwater Heater and non-feedwater claims.
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Prior asbestos exposure does not automatically establish eligibility for an ABB Lummus trust claim or an asbestos lawsuit. Eligibility depends on medical and exposure evidence, applicable 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.