Congoleum asbestos trust: payment percentage and values
On an approved claim, the Congoleum Plan Trust pays 8.67% of the set amount for each disease.
- Value for mesothelioma
- $132,103
- Percentage paid currently
- 8.67%
- Amount a mesothelioma claim receives
- $11,453
What the Congoleum trust pays on a claim
| Disease level | Set amount | Paid at 8.67% |
|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma | $132,103 | $11,453 |
| Lung cancer | $44,034 | $3,818 |
| Other cancer (throat, stomach, colon) | $13,210 | $1,145 |
| Severe asbestosis | $33,026 | $2,863 |
| Asbestosis or pleural disease (higher level) | $3,963 | $344 |
| Asbestosis or pleural disease (lower level) | $1,321 | $115 |
The trust's quicker review uses these fixed amounts. If a claim gets an individual review, its value may go up or down.
Record for the Congoleum trust
| Rate in effect since | October 12, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active, paying claims |
| Company behind it | Congoleum Corporation |
| Net assets | $148.1 million, as of December 31, 2025 |
| Set up | 2010 |
| Bankruptcy case | No. 03-51524 |
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey |
| Claims handled by | Verus LLC |
| Other trusts' rates | Asbestos trust fund list |
| Trust website | The Congoleum trust's own site |
Ask whether a claim fits the Congoleum trust and the other trusts in the work history.
Items made by Congoleum Corporation
| asphalt floor tiles | vinyl floor tiles |
| sheet flooring | vinyl countertop covering |
| Gold Seal flooring | Cushionflor cushioned vinyl |
| Firechek vinyl wall covering | Firechek bulletin board |
Proof of work with or around these products is required for a claim.
Filing a claim with the Congoleum trust: the steps
- Obtain a written diagnosis from a doctor, backed by an exam or pathology report.
- Gather records, such as employment, construction or sales files, that show the person worked with or around the company's products.
- Most claims get filed online by a law firm, and Verus LLC handles processing for the Congoleum trust. Submit the claim using the trust's own form and attach those records.
- Because each trust covers only part of a claim, file with other trusts in your work history at the same time.
Which other trusts have paid claims for floor tiles?
| Trust | Share paid today | Mesothelioma claim pays now |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong World Industries | 7.8% | $8,580 |
| Flintkote | 15% | $27,600 |
| Johns-Manville | 5.6% | $19,600 |
| GAF (G-I Holdings) | 5% | No value published |
Data sources: the trust's claim value page for scheduled values; asbestos.com for products; AsbestosTrusts.org (CC BY 4.0) for the trust record, updated each month.