A.P. Green Industries Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust
Eligibility, payouts, and how to file. Last reviewed: 2026-05-03.
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About the A.P. Green Trust
A.P. Green Industries manufactured asbestos-containing refractory products — bricks, mortars, and high-temperature insulation — primarily for the steel industry, glass plants, and refineries from the 1930s through the 1980s. A.P. Green refractories lined blast furnaces, electric arc furnaces, and industrial kilns nationwide. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2002 and the A.P. Green Industries Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust was confirmed in 2003. The trust pays at 13% pro rata on a $45,000 scheduled mesothelioma value.
Bankruptcy and trust establishment
The A.P. Green Trust is one of multiple refractory trusts that bricklayers, steel mill workers, and refinery workers should file with simultaneously. Estimated payouts of $5,000–$7,500 per claim. Combined with Quigley, Harbison-Walker, North American Refractories, and Eagle-Picher, the refractory trust filing package produces meaningful cumulative compensation for industrial workers.
Products and exposure sources covered
A.P. Green refractory bricks, high-temperature mortars, kiln linings, and industrial cements manufactured during the 1930-1985 exposure window.
Specific asbestos-containing products manufactured or distributed by this company:
- Refractory bricks
- High-temperature insulation
Eligibility criteria
To file a claim with the A.P. Green Trust, you generally need to demonstrate:
- Qualifying diagnosis: Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestosis
- Documented exposure to A.P. Green 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)
Steel mill bricklayers, blast furnace operators, electric arc furnace workers, refinery operators, and industrial maintenance personnel from the 1945-1985 era have the strongest documentation paths.
How to file with the A.P. Green 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: $45,000. The trust's current pro rata payment percentage is 13%, meaning the actual payout typically falls in the range of $5,000–$7,500.
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 A.P. Green Trust commonly accepts claims from workers in these occupations:
Multi-trust filing strategy
The A.P. Green Trust is rarely the only trust a mesothelioma claimant qualifies for. Most workers exposed to refractory bricks 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 A.P. Green Trust
- Harbison-Walker Trust — 20% pro rata, est. payout $13,000–$17,000
- Quigley Trust — 7.5% pro rata, est. payout $2,200–$3,000
- ABB Lummus Trust — 11% pro rata, est. payout $4,500–$6,500
- Garlock Trust — 22% pro rata, est. payout $14,000–$19,000
- Combustion Engineering Trust — 11.5% pro rata, est. payout $6,500–$8,500
Deadlines and statute of limitations
The A.P. Green 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 was a steel mill bricklayer — should I file with A.P. Green?
Yes. A.P. Green is part of the standard refractory trade trust package. File alongside Quigley, Harbison-Walker, North American Refractories, and Eagle-Picher for complete refractory exposure coverage.
What's the difference between A.P. Green and Harbison-Walker?
Both manufactured industrial refractory products with overlapping customer bases. Most facilities used products from multiple manufacturers; multi-trust filing is standard practice.
Can refinery workers file A.P. Green claims?
Yes. A.P. Green refractory products lined refinery process equipment and high-temperature units. Refinery workers from the 1945-1985 era typically have eligible exposure.
Why is A.P. Green's pro rata 13%?
The trust was funded based on expected claim volume relative to industry-wide refractory liability. The 13% pro rata is mid-range for asbestos trusts.
I worked at a glass plant — does this apply?
Yes. A.P. Green refractory products were used in glass plant furnaces. Glass plant operators and maintenance workers from the asbestos era often qualify.
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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