Owens Corning / Fibreboard Asbestos Personal Injury Trust
Eligibility, payouts, and how to file. Last reviewed: 2026-05-03.
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About the Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust
Owens Corning Corporation was, alongside Johns-Manville, one of the dominant manufacturers of asbestos-containing pipe and block insulation in the mid-20th century. Its flagship Kaylo pipe insulation product, manufactured from 1948 through 1972, became a fixture aboard U.S. Navy ships and in commercial construction. Fibreboard Corporation, separately, manufactured Pabco-brand asbestos products through the 1970s. Owens Corning filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2000 due to overwhelming asbestos liability, and the reorganization plan — confirmed in 2006 — combined Owens Corning and Fibreboard claims under a single trust to streamline administration.
Bankruptcy and trust establishment
The combined Owens Corning / Fibreboard Asbestos Personal Injury Trust pays at a relatively healthy 26.2% pro rata percentage, making it one of the highest-paying major asbestos trusts. Combined with a $215,000 scheduled mesothelioma value, this produces estimated payouts in the $45,000–$70,000 range per claim. The trust is particularly important for Navy veterans and civilian shipyard workers because Kaylo pipe insulation was essentially universal aboard Navy ships during its production years.
Products and exposure sources covered
Kaylo was the dominant Owens Corning asbestos product — high-temperature pipe insulation manufactured at the company's Berlin, NJ plant from 1948-1958 and Sayreville, NJ plant from 1958-1972. Pabco insulation (Fibreboard) covered similar use cases on the West Coast. Both lines included pipe coverings, block insulation, cements, and finishing products that were applied wet or installed dry by insulators across Navy yards, commercial construction, and industrial facilities.
Specific asbestos-containing products manufactured or distributed by this company:
- Kaylo pipe insulation
- Block insulation
- Pabco insulation
- Roofing
Eligibility criteria
To file a claim with the Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust, you generally need to demonstrate:
- Qualifying diagnosis: Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestosis
- Documented exposure to Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust products during the trust's covered exposure window (1940–1972)
- 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)
If you served in the Navy or worked at a naval shipyard between 1948 and 1980, exposure to Kaylo or Pabco is almost certain — these products lined steam pipes, propulsion systems, boiler rooms, and engineering spaces aboard virtually every active Navy vessel. Civilian construction workers, insulators, and pipefitters during the same period also have strong exposure documentation paths.
How to file with the Owens Corning / Fibreboard 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: $215,000. The trust's current pro rata payment percentage is 26.2%, meaning the actual payout typically falls in the range of $45,000–$70,000.
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 Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust commonly accepts claims from workers in these occupations:
Multi-trust filing strategy
The Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust is rarely the only trust a mesothelioma claimant qualifies for. Most workers exposed to Kaylo pipe insulation 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 Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust
- Johns Manville Trust — 5.1% pro rata, est. payout $1,100–$4,500
- Babcock & Wilcox Trust — 25% pro rata, est. payout $18,000–$22,000
- Pittsburgh Corning Trust — 28% pro rata, est. payout $55,000–$70,000
- Eagle-Picher Trust — 32% pro rata, est. payout $20,000–$25,000
- Owens-Illinois (Kaylo) — 23% pro rata, est. payout $16,000–$21,000
Deadlines and statute of limitations
The Owens Corning / Fibreboard 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
How does the combined Owens Corning / Fibreboard trust differ from filing separately?
The 2006 reorganization plan combined claims into a single trust to reduce administrative overhead and ensure consistent treatment. You file one claim packet rather than two, and the trust evaluates eligibility against both the Owens Corning and Fibreboard product lists.
My grandfather served on a Navy ship in the 1960s. Does the Owens Corning trust apply?
Almost certainly. Kaylo pipe insulation was installed aboard nearly every active Navy ship during the 1948-1972 production window. If your grandfather worked anywhere near steam pipes, boilers, or engineering spaces, exposure is highly likely. The trust accepts wrongful death claims with appropriate documentation.
What's the difference between Kaylo and Pabco?
Kaylo was Owens Corning's East Coast pipe insulation product. Pabco was the equivalent Fibreboard product manufactured on the West Coast. Functionally they were nearly identical — both were calcium silicate insulation containing chrysotile asbestos for high-temperature applications. The trust covers both.
Can I file with Owens Corning AND the Manville Trust?
Yes — most claimants do. Manville and Owens Corning manufactured complementary product lines, and any insulator or Navy veteran with exposure to one almost certainly had exposure to the other. Filing with both is standard practice.
Does the Owens Corning trust cover lung cancer?
Yes, the trust accepts lung cancer claims when accompanied by documented asbestos exposure history. Lung cancer scheduled values are lower than mesothelioma values, but pro rata percentage applies the same way.
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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