Combustion Engineering Inc. Asbestos Trust Claims
The Combustion Engineering 524(g) Asbestos PI Trust was established through the Chapter 11 reorganization of Combustion Engineering, Inc. to process, liquidate and pay valid asbestos personal-injury claims. The Trust remains active, identifies Verus Claims Services, LLC as claims administrator, and publishes current filing materials, notices and annual financial reports. An official April 1, 2026 notice states that the Trust is applying a 15.3% Payment Percentage to TDP Determined Claims in the Payment Queue while a proposed redetermination is pending.
Combustion Engineering Asbestos Trust Facts
| Debtor | Combustion Engineering, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Official trust name | Combustion Engineering 524(g) Asbestos PI Trust |
| Chapter 11 filing | February 17, 2003 |
| Confirmation order | December 19, 2005 |
| District Court affirmation | March 1, 2006 |
| Plan effective date | April 21, 2006 |
| Claims administrator | Verus Claims Services, LLC |
| Current payment treatment | 15.3% applied to TDP Determined Claims in the Payment Queue under the April 1, 2026 notice |
| Mesothelioma values | $75,000 Scheduled / $95,000 Average / $400,000 Maximum |
| 2025 total assets | $401,844,424 |
| 2025 net claimants’ equity | $385,240,071 |
Bankruptcy and Trust History
Combustion Engineering filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition on February 17, 2003 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Bankruptcy Court entered the confirmation order on December 19, 2005. The U.S. District Court affirmed that order and issued injunctions on March 1, 2006, and the Plan became effective April 21, 2006.
The Trust was established under Combustion Engineering’s Plan of Reorganization to resolve qualifying present and future asbestos personal-injury claims. The official Trust website continues to provide the TDP, claim forms, filing instructions, electronic-filing materials and approved job-site listings.
Who May Qualify to File a Combustion Engineering Claim?
The TDP establishes eight asbestos-related Disease Levels. They include Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer 1, Lung Cancer 2, Other Cancer, Severe Asbestosis, Asbestosis, Asbestosis/Pleural Disease and Other Asbestos Disease.
Mesothelioma requires a qualifying diagnosis and CE Exposure. The TDP defines CE Exposure as meaningful and credible exposure before December 31, 1982 to an asbestos-containing product sold, distributed, marketed, supplied, specified, produced, selected, maintained, handled, processed, installed, repaired or manufactured by CE, or other asbestos-related conduct for which CE has legal responsibility.
Combustion Engineering Disease Levels and Claim Values
| Disease | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma — Level VIII | $75,000 | $95,000 | $400,000 |
| Lung Cancer 1 — Level VII | $25,000 | $35,000 | $150,000 |
| Lung Cancer 2 — Level VI | Individual Review | $15,000 | $50,000 |
| Other Cancer — Level V | $6,000 | $9,000 | $75,000 |
| Severe Asbestosis — Level IV | $25,000 | $40,000 | $150,000 |
| Asbestosis — Level III | $4,800 | Scheduled Value | Scheduled Value |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level II | $1,800 | Scheduled Value | Scheduled Value |
| Other Asbestos Disease — Level I | $250 Cash Discount Payment | None | None |
These are official TDP valuation amounts, not guaranteed payments. Lung Cancer 2 is subject to Individual Review. The $250 Disease Level I Cash Discount Payment is not subject to the Payment Percentage.
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Current Combustion Engineering Payment Percentage Treatment
The Trust previously adopted a 20% Payment Percentage for TDP Determined Claims paid after January 1, 2024. The official April 1, 2026 notice superseded a March 5, 2026 notice and states that the Trustees proposed setting the Payment Percentage at 15.3%. That decision was subject to consent of the Trust Advisory Committee and Future Claimants’ Representative.
Critically, the April 1 notice states that while the proposed redetermination has not yet been adopted, TDP Section 4.3 requires a claimant to receive the lower of the current 20% percentage or proposed 15.3% percentage. The Trustees therefore state that they will apply 15.3% to TDP Determined Claims in the Payment Queue. This page preserves that distinction rather than inaccurately describing 15.3% as an unqualified final adopted percentage.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment.
- Mesothelioma Scheduled Value: $75,000 × 15.3% = $11,475.
- Lung Cancer 1 Scheduled Value: $25,000 × 15.3% = $3,825.
- Other Cancer Scheduled Value: $6,000 × 15.3% = $918.
- Severe Asbestosis Scheduled Value: $25,000 × 15.3% = $3,825.
Expedited and Individual Review
The Trust provides Expedited Review for claims satisfying the applicable presumptive Medical/Exposure Criteria. A qualifying Expedited Review claim is assigned the applicable Scheduled Value, subject to the Payment Percentage and other Trust payment limitations.
Individual Review provides claim-specific evaluation. Disease Levels IV, V, VII and VIII may seek Individual Review, while Lung Cancer 2 and Foreign Claims are handled through Individual Review. Individual Review may result in a value below or above the Scheduled Value but is generally subject to the applicable Maximum Value.
The Trust’s current resources page provides claim forms, filing instructions, electronic-filing documents, Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures, claims-audit materials and approved land-based boiler, product, shipyard and vessel listings.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
The TDP generally requires at least a 10-year latency period between first asbestos exposure and diagnosis. Disease-specific medical requirements apply in addition to the latency requirement.
For presumptive review, CE Exposure must have occurred before December 31, 1982. Level II generally requires six months of CE Exposure plus five years of cumulative occupational asbestos exposure. Levels III, IV, V and VII generally require six months of CE Exposure plus Significant Occupational Exposure.
Exposure evidence can include affidavits or sworn statements, employment records, invoices, construction records and other credible documentation. Approved job-site resources can help establish exposure evidence but do not by themselves guarantee eligibility or payment.
2025 Financial and Claims Statistics
The Trust’s 2025 Annual Report and audited special-purpose financial statements were filed April 24, 2026 and provide current primary-source financial and claims information:
- Total assets: $401,844,424 as of December 31, 2025.
- Total liabilities: $16,604,353.
- Net claimants’ equity: $385,240,071.
- Claims received in 2025: 30,201.
- Claims paid in 2025: 14,045.
- Category A claims paid in 2025: 5,368 totaling $34,310,785.
- Category B claims paid in 2025: 8,677 totaling $5,076,328.
- Total 2025 claim payments reported in the Annual Report’s claims section: $39,387,113.
- Claims received from inception through December 31, 2025: 612,801.
- Claims paid from inception through December 31, 2025: 275,608.
The Annual Report specifically warns that claims information may differ from the audited financial statements because of payment timing. For that reason, claim-section totals and financial-statement accounting amounts should not be treated as interchangeable.
Confirmed Primary Sources for Trust Facts
No law-firm or lead-generation website was used as factual authority. Primary Trust records reviewed include:
- Official Combustion Engineering 524(g) Asbestos PI Trust website.
- Official Trust claim resources.
- Official Trust Distribution Procedures.
- Official Instructions for Filing Claims.
- Official April 1, 2026 Payment Percentage notice.
- Official 2025 Annual Report and audited special-purpose financial statements.
- Official Trust notices page.
The page distinguishes the 15.3% percentage currently being applied under the April 2026 notice from the previously adopted 20% percentage and keeps Scheduled, Average and Maximum Values separate from actual payments.
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
Asbestos Trust Fund Information
Filing and Eligibility
Payments and Current Trust Records
- Official April 2026 Payment Percentage notice
- Official 2025 Annual Report and audited financial statements
Frequently Asked Questions About the Combustion Engineering Asbestos Trust
Is the Combustion Engineering Asbestos Trust active?
Yes. Its official website continues to publish current claim resources, notices and contact information, and identifies Verus Claims Services, LLC as claims administrator.
What payment percentage is Combustion Engineering currently applying?
The April 1, 2026 official notice states that the Trust will apply 15.3% to TDP Determined Claims in the Payment Queue while the proposed redetermination from the previously adopted 20% percentage is pending.
What is the Combustion Engineering mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
The TDP lists $75,000 Scheduled, $95,000 Average and $400,000 Maximum for Mesothelioma Level VIII.
How much is 15.3% of the mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
$75,000 multiplied by 15.3% equals $11,475. This is a mathematical illustration only and not a guaranteed payment.
Does the Trust offer Expedited Review?
Yes. Claims satisfying the applicable presumptive medical and exposure criteria may qualify for Expedited Review.
Does the Trust offer Individual Review?
Yes. Individual Review is available for qualifying claims, while Lung Cancer 2 and Foreign Claims are handled through Individual Review.
How many claims did the Trust pay in 2025?
The 2025 Annual Report states that 14,045 claims were paid during 2025.
How many claims had the Trust paid since inception by the end of 2025?
The 2025 Annual Report states that 275,608 claims had been paid from inception through December 31, 2025.
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Prior asbestos exposure does not automatically establish eligibility for a Combustion Engineering trust claim or asbestos lawsuit. Eligibility depends on medical and exposure evidence, current Trust procedures, filing requirements 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.