Quigley Company Asbestos Personal Injury Trust
Eligibility, payouts, and how to file. Last reviewed: 2026-05-03.
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About the Quigley Trust
Quigley Company manufactured asbestos-containing refractory products and industrial cements primarily for the steel industry from the 1940s through the 1980s. Quigley refractory bricks, mortars, and high-temperature cements lined steel mill furnaces, electric arc furnaces, and industrial kilns nationwide. The company became a Pfizer subsidiary in the 1970s but operated under its original name through the bankruptcy.
Quigley filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004 due to asbestos personal injury liability. The Quigley Company Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was confirmed in 2013 after a complex reorganization process. The trust pays at 7.5% pro rata on a $35,000 scheduled mesothelioma value.
Bankruptcy and trust establishment
The Quigley Trust is a primary filing for steel mill workers, refractory bricklayers, and industrial workers in heavy-industry settings. While individual payouts are modest ($2,200–$3,000), Quigley claims combine with Harbison-Walker, North American Refractories, A.P. Green, and other refractory trusts for cumulative compensation.
Products and exposure sources covered
The trust covers Quigley refractory bricks, mortars, and industrial cements manufactured during the 1940-1985 exposure window. These products lined high-temperature industrial equipment — primarily steel mill furnaces, electric arc furnaces, and similar heavy-industry applications.
Specific asbestos-containing products manufactured or distributed by this company:
- Refractory products
- Industrial cements
Eligibility criteria
To file a claim with the Quigley Trust, you generally need to demonstrate:
- Qualifying diagnosis: Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestosis
- Documented exposure to Quigley 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 and furnace operators have the strongest documentation paths. Steel workers who worked alongside refractory installation crews qualify. Industrial workers at facilities with Quigley refractory installations — kilns, smelters, glass plants — frequently have eligible exposure. Multi-trust filing across Quigley, Harbison-Walker, North American Refractories, and A.P. Green is standard for refractory-trade claimants.
How to file with the Quigley 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: $35,000. The trust's current pro rata payment percentage is 7.5%, meaning the actual payout typically falls in the range of $2,200–$3,000.
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 Quigley Trust commonly accepts claims from workers in these occupations:
Multi-trust filing strategy
The Quigley Trust is rarely the only trust a mesothelioma claimant qualifies for. Most workers exposed to refractory products 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 Quigley Trust
- Harbison-Walker Trust — 20% pro rata, est. payout $13,000–$17,000
- A.P. Green Trust — 13% pro rata, est. payout $5,000–$7,500
- 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 Quigley 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 in the 1960s. Should I file with Quigley?
Yes — Quigley is one of multiple refractory trusts that bricklayers should file with. The full refractory-trade trust filing typically includes Quigley, Halliburton/Harbison-Walker, A.P. Green Industries, North American Refractories, and Eagle-Picher (refractory product line). Combined estimated payouts across these five trusts often total $25,000–$45,000.
Why are individual refractory trust payouts smaller than insulation trusts?
Refractory bricks contained asbestos as a binding fiber but at lower concentrations than dedicated asbestos insulation products. The exposure was real but somewhat less intense than insulation work, and trust funding levels reflect the lower per-claim severity. Multi-trust filing across multiple refractory trusts produces meaningful cumulative compensation despite modest individual payouts.
I worked at an electric arc furnace shop. Does Quigley apply?
Likely yes. Electric arc furnaces required substantial refractory linings, and Quigley products were widely used in steel-industry applications. EAF operators, bricklayers, and maintenance personnel from the 1945-1985 period typically have eligible exposure.
What about workers at glass plants?
Glass plant operators and maintenance personnel may have eligible Quigley exposure if the facility used Quigley refractory products in glass furnaces. Documentation through employment records and witness statements about specific products used can establish eligibility.
How long does a Quigley claim take?
Typically 6–12 months from filing to payment. Refractory trust claims often require detailed product-specific exposure documentation, which can extend processing time compared to broader trusts like Manville.
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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