Christy Refractories Company, L.L.C. Asbestos Trust Claims
The formal trust is the Christy Refractories Asbestos Personal Injury Trust. It was created in 2010 after confirmation of The Christy Refractories Company, LLC Chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization. The Trust processes, liquidates and pays valid asbestos personal-injury claims under its Trust Distribution Procedures. Claims could be filed beginning May 7, 2012, with an Initial Claim Filing Date of November 12, 2012. The current published Payment Percentage is 55%, subject in 2026 to a temporary Limited Liquidity Period described below.
Christy Refractories Asbestos Trust Facts
| Formal trust name | Christy Refractories Asbestos Personal Injury Trust |
|---|---|
| Debtor | The Christy Refractories Company, LLC |
| Chapter 11 commencement date | October 29, 2008 |
| Trust created | 2010 |
| Claims accepted beginning | May 7, 2012 |
| Initial Claim Filing Date | November 12, 2012 |
| Current published Payment Percentage | 55% |
| 55% effective date | October 31, 2022 |
| 2026 Limited Liquidity Period | Through December 31, 2026 |
| 2026 amount currently distributed | 50% of the Distribution Amount after application of the 55% Payment Percentage |
| Expected unpaid-balance timing | January 2027 |
| Mesothelioma Scheduled Value | $90,000 |
| Mesothelioma Average Value | $100,000 |
| Mesothelioma Maximum Value | $300,000 |
| Claim filing fee | $20, refundable upon allowance of the claim |
| Current status | Active |
Bankruptcy and Trust History
The Christy Refractories Company, LLC entered Chapter 11 on October 29, 2008. The Trust’s official website states that the Christy Refractories Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was created in 2010 as a result of confirmation of the company’s Chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization.
The Trust was established to resolve asbestos-related personal injury and death claims for which Christy or covered predecessors, successors and assigns have alleged legal responsibility. The TDP is designed to process and pay valid claims on a substantially similar basis over time while preserving assets for future claimants.
The Trust began accepting claims on May 7, 2012. Claims filed through November 12, 2012 were deemed filed on the Initial Claim Filing Date and processed under the ordering provisions of the TDP.
Disease Levels and Claim Values
The current Trust Distribution Procedures publish the following Scheduled, Average and Maximum Values:
| Disease Level | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma — Level VIII | $90,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Lung Cancer 1 — Level VII | $40,000 | $41,500 | $150,000 |
| Lung Cancer 2 — Level VI | Individual Review only | $12,000 | $40,000 |
| Other Cancer — Level V | $20,000 | $20,500 | $65,000 |
| Severe Asbestosis — Level IV | $40,000 | $41,500 | $150,000 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level III | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level II | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Other Asbestos Disease — Level I | $250 Cash Discount Payment | None | None |
Scheduled, Average and Maximum Values are claim-valuation figures under the TDP. They are not guaranteed cash payments. Except for the Level I Cash Discount Payment structure, the applicable Payment Percentage is applied after a claim is liquidated.
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Current 55% Payment Percentage
The Trust issued an official Payment Percentage Adjustment dated January 1, 2023. It states that the Trustee increased the Payment Percentage from 40% to 55%, effective October 31, 2022, with the consent of the Future Claimants’ Representative and Trust Advisory Committee.
For Expedited Review claims, the Payment Percentage is generally applied to the Scheduled Value. For Individual Review claims, it is applied to the liquidated value established through that process.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment. A $90,000 Mesothelioma Scheduled Value × 55% = a $49,500 Distribution Amount before considering the temporary 2026 Limited Liquidity rule. A $100,000 Average Value × 55% = $55,000. A $300,000 Maximum Value × 55% = $165,000. Average and Maximum Values are not guaranteed claim values.
2026 Limited Liquidity Period
On April 17, 2026, the Trustee announced that the Trust would remain in a Limited Liquidity Period through December 31, 2026. The notice states that this decision was based on asbestos claims qualifying for payment in 2025 and the first three months of 2026, together with the remaining portion of the 2026 Maximum Annual Payment.
During this Limited Liquidity Period, a claimant qualifying for payment receives 50% of the Distribution Amount. The Distribution Amount is the liquidated claim amount after application of the Trust’s Payment Percentage.
The Trust states that it expects to pay the unpaid portion of each affected Distribution Amount in January 2027.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment. For a qualifying Expedited Review Mesothelioma claim: $90,000 Scheduled Value × 55% Payment Percentage = $49,500 Distribution Amount. Under the 2026 Limited Liquidity notice, 50% of that Distribution Amount is $24,750 during the Limited Liquidity Period, with the remaining $24,750 expected in January 2027 under the notice. This is not a separate 27.5% Payment Percentage and should not be described that way.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
Each Disease Level has its own medical and exposure criteria. Mesothelioma requires a qualifying diagnosis plus Christy Exposure under the TDP.
Lung Cancer 1 requires a primary lung-cancer diagnosis, evidence of an underlying bilateral asbestos-related nonmalignant disease, at least six months of Christy Exposure before December 31, 1986, Significant Occupational Exposure to asbestos, and supporting medical documentation linking asbestos exposure as a contributing factor.
Lung Cancer 2 is available only through Individual Review and requires a primary lung-cancer diagnosis, Christy Exposure before December 31, 1986, and medical documentation supporting asbestos exposure as a contributing factor.
Other Cancer, Severe Asbestosis and nonmalignant Disease Levels have their own medical and exposure criteria. Claims can require reliable medical records, exposure evidence and other documentation sufficient under the TDP.
Claim Filing and $20 Fee
The Trust requires a $20 filing fee within 60 days after submission of an asbestos personal-injury claim. The TDP states that the fee is refundable when the claim is allowed. Failure to timely pay the filing fee can result in rejection of the submitted claim.
The official Resources page provides the Trust Distribution Procedures, filing instructions, claim form, Electronic Filing Agreement, ACH authorization form and other claim materials.
Claims are generally processed through FIFO queues. A claimant may also withdraw a claim or request a qualifying deferral under the TDP, although deferral can affect sequencing adjustments.
Expedited, Individual and Special Review
Expedited Review is available to qualifying claims in Disease Levels I-V, VII and VIII that meet the applicable presumptive medical and exposure criteria. It uses the Scheduled Value for the relevant Disease Level.
Individual Review is available for claims that require more individualized evaluation and for claimants seeking a value potentially above the Scheduled Value. Individual Review can also produce a liquidated value below the Scheduled Value. Lung Cancer 2 and Foreign Claims must use Individual Review.
The TDP also addresses Extraordinary Claims, Exigent Health Claims, Exigent Hardship Claims, Secondary Exposure Claims, Indirect Claims, arbitration and litigation after exhaustion of applicable Trust procedures.
The current public Resources page does not provide a sufficiently current audited 2025 financial statement from which to verify total assets, cumulative dollars paid or lifetime claim counts. Those figures are therefore omitted rather than estimated from secondary sources.
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:
- Official Christy Refractories Asbestos Personal Injury Trust website.
- Official Trust Resources page.
- Official First Amended Asbestos Personal Injury Trust Distribution Procedures.
- Official Payment Percentage Adjustment confirming the increase from 40% to 55%.
- Official April 17, 2026 Notice of Limited Liquidity Period.
- Official filing instructions and claim materials.
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
Asbestos Trust Fund Information
Filing and Eligibility
Payments and Trust Rules
- Official 55% Payment Percentage notice
- Official 2026 Limited Liquidity notice
- Official Trust Distribution Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions About the Christy Refractories Asbestos Trust
What is the formal Christy asbestos trust name?
The formal name is the Christy Refractories Asbestos Personal Injury Trust.
Is the Christy Refractories Trust active?
Yes. The official Trust website remains active and provides current claim forms, TDP materials and 2026 payment notices.
What is the current Christy Payment Percentage?
The current published Payment Percentage is 55%, increased from 40% effective October 31, 2022.
What is the Mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
The TDP lists a $90,000 Scheduled Value for Mesothelioma Level VIII, with a $100,000 Average Value and $300,000 Maximum Value.
What does 55% of the $90,000 Scheduled Value equal?
It equals a $49,500 Distribution Amount before application of the temporary 2026 Limited Liquidity rule. This is a mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment.
How does the 2026 Limited Liquidity Period change payments?
Through December 31, 2026, the Trust is paying 50% of the Distribution Amount after application of the 55% Payment Percentage. The Trust expects to pay the unpaid portion in January 2027.
Does Christy charge a claim filing fee?
Yes. The TDP requires a $20 filing fee within 60 days after claim submission, refundable if the claim is allowed.
Can Lung Cancer 2 use Expedited Review?
No. Lung Cancer 2 claims must be individually evaluated under the Trust’s Individual Review process.
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Prior work around refractory or high-temperature materials does not automatically establish Christy exposure, Trust eligibility or compensation. Eligibility depends on diagnosis, qualifying Christy exposure evidence, medical documentation, current Trust procedures, review method, 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.