Motors Liquidation (old GM) asbestos trust: payment percentage and values
For each approved disease claim, the Motors Liquidation Co. (GM) Asbestos PI Trust pays 10.3% of the set amount.
- Value for mesothelioma
- $175,000
- Portion paid now
- 10.3%
- Amount a mesothelioma claim receives
- $18,025
What the Motors Liquidation (old GM) trust pays on a claim
| Disease level | Set amount | Paid at 10.3% |
|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma | $175,000 | $18,025 |
| Lung cancer | $50,000 | $5,150 |
| Other cancer (throat, stomach, colon) | $10,000 | $1,030 |
| Severe asbestosis | $50,000 | $5,150 |
| Asbestosis or pleural disease (higher level) | $4,000 | $412 |
| Asbestosis or pleural disease (lower level) | $1,600 | $165 |
These fixed sums apply when the trust uses its faster review process. If a claim gets an individual review, its value might go up or down.
Record of the Motors Liquidation (old GM) trust
| Status | Active, paying claims |
|---|---|
| Company behind it | Motors Liquidation Company (the old General Motors) |
| Net assets | $130.1 million, as of December 31, 2025 |
| Set up | 2011 |
| Bankruptcy case | No. 09-50026 |
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York |
| Claims handled by | Verus LLC |
| Other trusts' rates | Asbestos trust fund list |
Ask whether a claim fits the Motors Liquidation (old GM) trust and the other trusts in the work history.
Items produced by Motors Liquidation Company
| Brakes and brake pads | Clutches and clutch facings |
| Gaskets | Electro-Motive railroad friction products |
| Marine engines | Packing |
| Valves | Brake shoes |
Proof that someone worked near or with these items is needed for a claim.
Filing a claim against the Motors Liquidation (old GM) trust: what steps to take
- Get a written diagnosis from a doctor, backed by an exam or pathology report.
- Collect documents showing the person worked near or with company products, like sales, construction, or employment records.
- For the Motors Liquidation (old GM) trust, Verus LLC processes claims, with most being filed online by a law firm. That claim is submitted using the trust's specific form, with those records included.
- Submit to other trusts in the work history simultaneously, as each covers only part of a claim.
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More trusts that paid for brakes and clutches
| Trust | Share paid today | Mesothelioma claim pays now |
|---|---|---|
| Maremont | 28.4% | $33,950 |
| Raytech (Raymark) | 1.35% | $2,427 |
| NARCO | 100% | $75,000 |
| Federal-Mogul | 2.9% | $5,800 |
Sources: scheduled values from claimsres.com; products via sokolovelaw.com; trust record at AsbestosTrusts.org (CC BY 4.0), updated monthly.