Flintkote Asbestos Trust Fund, Exposure & Compensation

The Flintkote Company was a leading manufacturer of roofing products and other building materials. Many of these products were made with asbestos for heat protection and durability.

After facing several asbestos lawsuits filed against them and their subsidiary, Flintkote Mines Limited, the company filed for bankruptcy and formed the Flintkote Asbestos Trust to compensate victims who had Flintkote asbestos exposure.

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If you or a loved one developed mesothelioma or another asbestos disease after exposure to Flintkote products, an asbestos attorney at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (ELSM) can help you file a Flintkote asbestos trust claim.

Flintkote Asbestos Trust At a Glance

• The Flintkote Asbestos Trust was established in 2015 to compensate asbestos victims and has funds remaining to pay eligible claimants.
• To file a Flintkote asbestos trust claim, the victim must be diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos illness and prove Flintkote is responsible for the exposure.
• Flintkote asbestos exposure may have occurred through use of roofing shingles, floor tiles, insulation, joint compound, pipe insulation, and other building products.
• ELSM Law asbestos attorneys will review your case to determine your eligibility and file a Flintkote asbestos claim on your behalf.

Understanding the Flintkote Asbestos Trust Fund

On May 1, 2004, Flintkote Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for reorganization through the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in response to several asbestos lawsuits filed against the company. Flintkote’s wholly owned subsidiary, Flintkote Mines Limited, filed for a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on August 25, 2005. They created an asbestos trust fund to cover all asbestos personal injury claims for which either company have legal responsibility.

The Flintkote Asbestos Trust fund was officially established on September 30, 2015 and began accepting asbestos claims. The Delaware Claims Processing Facility, LLC continues to handle these Flintkote asbestos claims today.

In 2024, the Flintkote Asbestos Trust:

• Paid over 11,000 claims.
• Paid approximately $42.1 million to asbestos victims.
• Reported over $1.471 million in settled but unpaid claims.
• Reported approximately $516.6 million in total assets.

Flintkote Asbestos Trust Payment Percentage

The Flintkote Asbestos Trust will compensate asbestos victims based on the payment percentage system that is designed to preserve money for future claims. The current Flintkote asbestos trust payment percentage is 15%. At a payment percentage of 15%, a Flintkote mesothelioma claim filed under the expedited review process can be expected to receive the minimum standard scheduled value payment of $27,600.

Determining Review Process for Flintkote Claims

When filing a Flintkote asbestos trust claim, an experienced asbestos lawyer will review the victim’s exposure history, medical records, and personal information to determine the appropriate filing process to maximize the claimant’s compensation.

Two claim review options are:

• Expedited Review (ER): An ER claim will undergo a standardized review to determine if it meets the requirements outlined in the Trust Distribution Procedures to qualify for the standard value payment percentage.
• Individual Review (IR): An IR claim will undergo a thorough evaluation of the claimant’s exposure, medical records, and other personal information to determine the individual liquidated value of the claim. Certain lung cancer diagnoses and exposure factors require IR filing.

An asbestos attorney at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen will evaluate the claimant’s information and file a mesothelioma claim accurately. Compensation depends on factors such as age, diagnosis, exposure, and the firm’s settlement history.

Flintkote’s Role in Asbestos Exposure

The Flintkote Company was founded in 1901 and became incorporated in 1917. It is best known for manufacturing roofing products. The company expanded to manufacture cement, joint compound, floor tiles, pipe insulation, siding, and other building materials.

Although the safety hazard associated with asbestos exposure became known, Flintkote continued to manufacture products using the toxic material and put workers and consumers at risk of developing mesothelioma.

Key events in Flintkote’s asbestos history include:

• 1930s: The Flintkote Company experienced financial success while manufacturing asbestos-containing products.
• 1945: The Flintkote Company created Flintkote Mines Limited as its subsidiary to operate an asbestos mine in Quebec, Canada. The Canadian subsidiary supplied some of the raw asbestos until 1971.
• 1970s: Flintkote began facing an increasing number of asbestos lawsuits for the company’s role in asbestos injuries.
• 1982: Flintkote discontinued using asbestos in its products.
• 1987: The company sold its construction, stone, and cement products unit to address asbestos litigation costs.
• 2001: A Pennsylvania jury awarded over $1.5 million to two plaintiffs in a consolidated case whose husbands died of mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos from working with Flintkote products in shipyards.
• 2004: After facing over 350,000 Flintkote asbestos lawsuits that cost hundreds of millions in legal fees, along with approximately 157,000 pending asbestos claims, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This was followed by Flintkote Mines Limited filing for bankruptcy a few months later.
• 2015: Travelers Casualty & Surety Company agreed to pay Flintkote $1.7 million to resolve a dispute over remaining product-liability obligations linked to thousands of asbestos and mesothelioma claims, under their 1985 Wellington Agreement. This was an industry-wide agreement designed to standardize the system to resolve asbestos personal injury claims and reduce legal conflicts between insurers and insured companies.
• 2015: The Flintkote Asbestos Trust was officially established to handle all current and future asbestos claims filed against the Flintkote Company and Flintkote Mines Limited.

Flintkote Asbestos Products

Between the 1930s through the late 1970s, Flintkote manufactured a variety of asbestos-containing construction and building materials that were used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Asbestos was incorporated into these products to enhance durability, heat resistance, and fire protection.

Flintkote produced and sold a variety of asbestos products, including:

• Adhesives: Used to bond pipe insulation, roofing, and tiles to surfaces.
• Asbestos cement: A fire-resistant building material used for roofing, siding, and industrial panels.
• Asbestos cement board: Flat sheet material used in construction of walls, ceilings, and for insulation and fireproofing around boilers and other heat-generating equipment.
• Asbestos cement siding: Used on exterior wall coverings of homes and commercial buildings.
• Asbestos cement roofing: Commonly installed in overlapping panels on industrial, agricultural, and utility buildings.
• Vinyl asbestos floor tiles: Widely used in residential and commercial buildings for flexibility and durability. Cutting and removing these tiles releases asbestos fibers.
• Joint compound: Used to cover drywall seams, seal joints, and create a smooth finish.
• Pipe insulation: Wrapped around piping and heat systems to improve heat retention.
• Roof coating: Protective coating applied over roofs.
• Roofing felt: Asphalt-coated paper containing asbestos that was applied beneath shingles, tiles, or other roofing materials.
• Roofing shingles: Installed in overlapping rows during construction of homes and buildings for weather protection and insulation.

The following Flintkote asbestos products were commonly used:

Who Was Most At-Risk for Asbestos Exposure?

Individuals who manufactured, installed, maintained, or demolished Flintkote asbestos products faced the highest risk of asbestos exposure. Frequent exposure to these materials increased the likelihood of developing different types of mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Family members of workers who used these products were also at risk of secondary exposure.

Occupational Exposure

Flintkote employees who worked in manufacturing plants and other tradesmen who worked in industrial, commercial, and residential construction settings were often exposed to Flintkote asbestos products. Despite growing evidence of health risks associated with asbestos exposure, tradesmen from various industries were not properly warned or provided adequate protection when handling Flintkote asbestos products.

Occupations at greater risk of Flintkote asbestos exposure include:

Home Renovation Exposure

Homeowners and other home remodeling workers often used or were exposed to Flintkote asbestos products while completing repairs to residential homes. Installing, applying, or removing materials including roofing shingles, floor tiles, joint compound, and other insulation products during home repairs released asbestos fibers that renovators inhaled. Individuals that were bystanders in close proximity during this work were also at risk of inhaling asbestos.

Secondary Asbestos Exposure

Individuals who worked directly with Flintkote asbestos product may have unknowingly put their family members at risk of secondary asbestos exposure when they carried asbestos fibers home on their clothing, shoes, and hair. This exposure occurred through close contact with an individual covered in asbestos particles or while handling and washing contaminated work clothes.

If you believe your mesothelioma diagnosis is related to secondary exposure, you may be eligible to file a claim through the Flintkote Asbestos Trust.

Understanding Your Legal Right to Compensation

Filing a Flintkote claim with the Flintkote Asbestos Trust requires specific documentation that complies with the Trust Distribution Procedures and filing deadlines.

An asbestos lawyer at ELSM will:

• Review your medical records to confirm your Flintkote asbestos claim eligibility.
• Collect your work history and identify asbestos exposure sites.
• Connect your job sites to known Flintkote product use or obtain written testimony confirming Flintkote product exposure.
• File your Flintkote claim correctly with the required documentation.
• Track claim status and communicate with Trust administrators to ensure timely processing.

With decades of experience managing asbestos trust claims, ELSM Law understands how to navigate the process and will work to help victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a Flintkote claim through the Flintkote Asbestos Trust?

An ELSM Law asbestos attorney will assess your case and guide you through the mesothelioma claim submission process. They will complete and file the Flintkote claim form and all necessary documentation with the Flintkote Asbestos Trust.

Can a family member file a Flintkote Asbestos claim?

Yes, family members can file mesothelioma claims after death on behalf of a loved one. Additionally, individuals who developed mesothelioma or lung cancer after experiencing secondary asbestos exposure may qualify to file a Flintkote claim.

How much compensation can I receive through the Flintkote Asbestos Trust?

An ELSM Law asbestos lawyer will review your case to determine the appropriate review process to select when filing a Flintkote asbestos claim. A mesothelioma claim could receive a Flintkote asbestos settlement between $27,600 and $67,500 based on the current Flintkote Asbestos Trust payment percentage.

How long do I have to file a claim with the Flintkote Asbestos Trust?

The deadline to file a Flintkote asbestos claim depends on the specific rules established by the Flintkote Asbestos Trust, not solely by state laws. Under the Trust Distribution Procedures, claims for individuals diagnosed after the May 1, 2004 Petition Date must be filed within 3 years of the diagnosis or within 3 years of the Initial Claims Filing Date of June 14, 2016. An ELSM Law asbestos lawyer will determine the statute of limitations to file your claim on time.