Federal-Mogul is one of the oldest suppliers in the auto industry, dating back to 1899. The corporate conglomerate faced legal troubles after acquiring two companies that manufactured asbestos products, forcing Federal-Mogul to file for bankruptcy in 2001 and set up an asbestos trust fund.
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The Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was created in 2007 to handle current and future asbestos claims. Many lawsuits named Federal-Mogul as a defendant after it acquired asbestos companies Fel-Pro and Turner & Newall. The trust has 2 sub-funds: the T&N Subfund for Turner & Newall claims and the FMP Subfund for all other claims.
Federal-Mogul filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2001 after facing mounting mesothelioma lawsuits. It emerged from bankruptcy in 2007 and established the asbestos trust fund to protect claim funds.
| Disease | T&N Subfund Scheduled | T&N Payout (3.9%) | FMP Subfund Scheduled | FMP Payout (12.2%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma | $200,000 | $7,800 | $100,000 | $12,200 |
| Lung Cancer | $42,500 | $1,658 | $21,250 | $2,594 |
| Other Cancers | $14.750 | $575 | $7,375 | $900 |
An experienced mesothelioma lawyer can assist you in filing a claim with Federal-Mogul’s T&N and FMP subfund. Your attorney will gather all of the necessary documentation to connect your mesothelioma or other asbestos-related disease to a subsidiary’s gaskets, brakes or insulation.
In gathering your history of asbestos exposure, your lawyer may determine that another company is also responsible. If this is the case, you may be eligible to file a separate asbestos trust fund claim if they have one. If there is no trust for the other company, you may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.
Selecting a lawyer to manage your asbestos claim with The Federal Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust can feel intimidating. But a Patient Advocate can help you find someone with a record of handling cases like yours successfully. Your Patient Advocate will listen to you and your family and determine who best meets your personal needs and preferences. They can also connect you with top mesothelioma specialists, support groups and essential free resources for patients and caregivers.
When Federal-Mogul filed for bankruptcy, it had more than 156 subsidiaries and affiliates. Many of these faced asbestos lawsuits, totaling nearly 350,000 individual claims.
When it acquired Turner & Newall, Federal-Mogul set aside about $2.1 billion to cover asbestos-related claims, but it wasn’t enough. Federal-Mogul has said Turner & Newall was the main reason for its bankruptcy, but its subsidiary Flexitallic Gasket Company has been the most frequently named defendant in recent asbestos lawsuits.
In 2001, a jury awarded $35.2 million to 22 former Texaco workers for exposures to asbestos in products at the Texaco refinery between the 1940s and 1970s. These workers handled Flexitallic asbestos gaskets and later developed asbestosis. Former owners of Flexitallic, U.S. Gypsum Co. and Gasket Holdings, paid $1.6 million for each worker.
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Get Help NowFederal-Mogul’s asbestos exposure risks came largely from acquisitions of asbestos companies. In 1998, it purchased Fel-Pro, a manufacturer of gaskets and seals with asbestos ingredients, as well as Turner & Newall, Europe’s largest producer of asbestos-based construction materials, brake pads and bearings.
The company grew rapidly in the 1990s, but asbestos liabilities tied to these acquisitions created financial strain. By 2001, Federal-Mogul filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to address current and future claims. The company emerged in 2007 after restructuring and creating the asbestos trust fund.
Federal-Mogul Corporation’s asbestos liability stemmed primarily from acquiring subsidiaries like Turner & Newall and Fel-Pro, makers of asbestos products. These companies produced a wide range of asbestos materials used in construction, automotive and industrial applications throughout much of the 20th century.
Asbestos Products Federal-Mogul’s Subsidiaries Made
Workers who handled these asbestos products from Federal-Mogul subsidiaries, including Turner & Newall, Fel-Pro and Flexitallic Gasket Company, face an elevated risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Workers in numerous industries faced occupational asbestos exposure through Federal-Mogul’s subsidiary products, particularly those in automotive, construction and manufacturing sectors. Employees who manufactured asbestos products at Federal-Mogul subsidiary plants, as well as tradespeople who installed or repaired these products, experienced direct contact with hazardous fibers.
Higher-Risk Occupations
Mechanics and machinists faced particularly high exposure when grinding brake linings or cutting gaskets, releasing asbestos dust into the air. Plant workers at Turner & Newall and Fel-Pro facilities encountered asbestos throughout production processes, while construction workers, shipyard workers and electricians regularly installed or removed asbestos-containing insulation and fireproofing materials Federal-Mogul’s subsidiaries manufactured.
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