Raymark Industries Inc. Asbestos Personal Injury Trust
Eligibility, payouts, and how to file. Last reviewed: 2026-05-03.
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About the Raymark Trust
Raymark Industries (formerly Raybestos-Manhattan) manufactured asbestos brake linings, clutch facings, and friction products for the automotive industry from the 1940s through the early 1980s. The company filed for bankruptcy in 1989 and the Raymark Industries Inc. Asbestos Personal Injury Trust was established the same year. The trust pays at 6% pro rata on a $30,000 scheduled mesothelioma value.
Bankruptcy and trust establishment
The Raymark Trust is a primary filing for auto mechanics alongside Federal-Mogul. Estimated payouts of $1,500–$2,200 per claim. Combined with other automotive friction trusts (Federal-Mogul, A-Best, Pneumo Abex), Raymark contributes to total automotive trade compensation.
Products and exposure sources covered
Raybestos-Manhattan brake linings, clutch facings, friction products, and brake-related materials manufactured during the 1940-1985 exposure window.
Specific asbestos-containing products manufactured or distributed by this company:
- Brake linings
- Clutch facings
- Friction products
Eligibility criteria
To file a claim with the Raymark Trust, you generally need to demonstrate:
- Qualifying diagnosis: Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestosis
- Documented exposure to Raymark Trust products during the trust's covered exposure window (1940–1985)
- 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)
Auto mechanics, brake mechanics, transmission specialists, automotive parts workers, and DIY home mechanics from the 1940-1990 era.
How to file with the Raymark 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: $30,000. The trust's current pro rata payment percentage is 6%, meaning the actual payout typically falls in the range of $1,500–$2,200.
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 Raymark Trust commonly accepts claims from workers in these occupations:
Multi-trust filing strategy
The Raymark Trust is rarely the only trust a mesothelioma claimant qualifies for. Most workers exposed to brake linings 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 Raymark Trust
- Federal-Mogul Trust — 15% pro rata, est. payout $8,000–$11,000
- Garlock Trust — 22% pro rata, est. payout $14,000–$19,000
- Johns Manville Trust — 5.1% pro rata, est. payout $1,100–$4,500
- Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust — 26.2% pro rata, est. payout $45,000–$70,000
- Babcock & Wilcox Trust — 25% pro rata, est. payout $18,000–$22,000
Deadlines and statute of limitations
The Raymark 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 brake mechanic — should I file with Raymark and Federal-Mogul?
Yes — file with both. Auto mechanics handled brake products from multiple manufacturers throughout their careers. Multi-trust filing across friction-product trusts is standard.
What was Raybestos-Manhattan?
Raybestos-Manhattan was the company's name before bankruptcy reorganization. Raymark is the post-bankruptcy entity. The trust covers Raybestos-Manhattan branded products.
Did Raybestos make all asbestos brakes?
Raybestos was a major brake manufacturer but not the only one. Federal-Mogul (multiple brake brands), Bendix-Honeywell, Pneumo Abex, and A-Best Products were other major asbestos brake manufacturers. Most mechanics handled products from several of these.
Why is Raymark's pro rata 6%?
Early bankruptcy filing (1989) at modest funding levels, combined with high claim volume from the broad automotive worker population, produced the 6% pro rata.
Are imported vehicle brake mechanics covered?
If you handled Raybestos brake parts on any vehicle (domestic or imported), you may have eligible exposure. Many imported vehicles used U.S.-made aftermarket brake parts including Raybestos.
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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