Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts: 1st Quarter 2021 Update

Bankruptcy trust claims information is perpetually changing, which can make estimating available claim dollars a moving target. Payment percentages are regularly reviewed by the Trustees for reconsideration for increases and decreases, with the consent of the Future Claims Representatives and Trust Advisory Committees. Trust payment values and approved site lists are also routinely updated by the bankruptcy trusts. Gay Jones & Kuhn PLLC monitors public sources of information for asbestos bankruptcy trust updates to help clients stay in front of the changes that impact the value of their cases. Below is a summary of the changes seen during the first quarter of 2021.