ABB Lummus Global Inc. 524(g) Asbestos Personal Injury Trust
Eligibility, payouts, and how to file. Last reviewed: 2026-05-03.
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About the ABB Lummus Trust
ABB Lummus Global designed and supplied process equipment for refineries and petrochemical plants — distillation columns, heat exchangers, fired heaters, catalytic crackers, and similar high-temperature industrial equipment. Much of this equipment was specified with asbestos insulation and gaskets that exposed workers during installation, maintenance, and overhauls. The company's asbestos liability led to a 2006 reorganization and the ABB Lummus Global Inc. 524(g) Asbestos Personal Injury Trust, which pays at 11% pro rata on a $50,000 scheduled mesothelioma value.
Bankruptcy and trust establishment
The ABB Lummus Trust is a primary filing for refinery workers and petrochemical plant employees. Estimated payouts $4,500–$6,500 per claim. Filed alongside Halliburton/Harbison-Walker, ABB Lummus is part of the typical refinery worker trust package.
Products and exposure sources covered
Process equipment with associated asbestos insulation, gaskets, and refractory materials. Distillation column trays, heat exchanger tubing assemblies, fired heater linings.
Specific asbestos-containing products manufactured or distributed by this company:
- Industrial process equipment
- Refinery equipment
Eligibility criteria
To file a claim with the ABB Lummus Trust, you generally need to demonstrate:
- Qualifying diagnosis: Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestosis
- Documented exposure to ABB Lummus Trust products during the trust's covered exposure window (1945–1985)
- Work history records placing you at a job site where these products were used (employer records, union records, witness statements, military service records)
- Medical documentation (pathology reports, imaging, treating physician records)
Refinery operators, mechanics, pipefitters, instrumentation workers, and maintenance personnel at facilities with ABB Lummus equipment from 1945-1985 typically qualify.
How to file with the ABB Lummus Trust
- Gather documentation — diagnosis records, work history, military service records (DD-214), product identification
- Complete the trust's claim form — Each trust has its own form
- File with all applicable trusts — multi-trust filing simultaneously is the standard approach
- Trust review — typically 3–9 months
- Payment — typically 2–6 months after approval
Most claimants qualify for several trusts, not just one. Filing with all applicable trusts at once maximizes total compensation. Start your free case review and we'll identify every applicable trust for your specific work history.
Compensation amounts
Reported scheduled value for mesothelioma claims: $50,000. The trust's current pro rata payment percentage is 11%, meaning the actual payout typically falls in the range of $4,500–$6,500.
These figures are based on Trust Distribution Procedures (TDPs) and historical payout data. Pro rata percentages can change. Actual recovery varies by case factors including diagnosis severity, exposure documentation, and trust funding levels at the time of payment. Past payouts do not guarantee future amounts.
Common qualifying occupations
The ABB Lummus Trust commonly accepts claims from workers in these occupations:
Multi-trust filing strategy
The ABB Lummus Trust is rarely the only trust a mesothelioma claimant qualifies for. Most workers exposed to industrial process equipment were also exposed to products covered by other bankruptcy trusts. Filing with multiple trusts simultaneously is standard practice and significantly increases total compensation.
Related trusts that often apply alongside the ABB Lummus Trust
- Harbison-Walker Trust — 20% pro rata, est. payout $13,000–$17,000
- Garlock Trust — 22% pro rata, est. payout $14,000–$19,000
- Combustion Engineering Trust — 11.5% pro rata, est. payout $6,500–$8,500
- Pittsburgh Corning Trust — 28% pro rata, est. payout $55,000–$70,000
- A.P. Green Trust — 13% pro rata, est. payout $5,000–$7,500
Deadlines and statute of limitations
The ABB Lummus Trust generally accepts claims on a rolling basis with no fixed annual deadline, though the trust may modify procedures from time to time. The applicable statute of limitations for the underlying asbestos claim depends on your state of residence and typically runs from the date of diagnosis (1–3 years in most states for personal injury; longer for wrongful death in some jurisdictions).
Always verify current deadlines with the trust administrator or a licensed attorney before filing. We track deadlines for our clients so you don't miss a filing window.
Frequently asked questions
I worked at a refinery for 20 years — does ABB Lummus apply?
Likely yes if your refinery used ABB Lummus process equipment. Most major U.S. refineries built between 1945-1985 incorporated some Lummus-designed units. Refinery employment records help establish exposure.
How does ABB Lummus combine with Halliburton/Harbison-Walker?
Both are refinery-focused trusts covering different exposure sources (process equipment vs. refractory products). Multi-trust filing across both is standard for refinery workers. Add insulation manufacturer trusts (Owens Corning, Pittsburgh Corning, Eagle-Picher) for complete coverage.
What about petrochemical plant workers?
Petrochemical facilities used similar process equipment and have similar exposure profiles to refineries. ABB Lummus claims apply equally to both refinery and petrochemical workers.
Can pipefitters file ABB Lummus claims?
Yes. Pipefitters who worked on Lummus-designed process units cut and replaced asbestos pipe insulation and gaskets associated with the equipment.
Does the trust accept lung cancer claims?
Yes — the trust accepts mesothelioma, lung cancer (with asbestos exposure history), and asbestosis claims under its TDP.
Sources and verification
Information on this page is based on publicly available Trust Distribution Procedures (TDPs), bankruptcy court Plans of Reorganization (PACER), trust annual reports, and RAND Institute for Civil Justice asbestos trust research. Reviewed quarterly.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-03 · Next scheduled review: 2026-08-03
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