The Johns-Manville Asbestos Trust was established to compensate people who were harmed by Johns-Manville asbestos products. For decades, Johns-Manville was one of the largest manufacturers of asbestos-containing materials used in construction, insulation, and various industrial settings. Over time, thousands of workers, contractors, and even consumers developed serious illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis due to their exposure.
After years of litigation and mounting evidence of asbestos dangers, the company created a trust to resolve claims and provide financial relief to victims and their families. Understanding how this trust operates, what payment amounts are available, and who is eligible to file can be a crucial step toward securing compensation.
Johns-Manville Asbestos Trust Payment Schedule
The following table shows the value assigned to each type of disease diagnosed by the Johns-Manville Trust.
| Disease level & category | Scheduled value |
| Level VIII – Mesothelioma | $350,000 |
| Level VII – Lung Cancer (Two) | $95,000 |
| Level VI – Lung Cancer (One) | None (IR only; anticipated avg ~$40,000, capped $50,000) |
| Level V – Other Cancer | $45,000 |
| Level IV – Severe Asbestosis | $95,000 |
| Level III – Asbestosis/Pleural Disease | $25,000 |
| Level II – Asbestosis/Pleural Disease | $12,000 |
| Level I – Other Asbestos Disease (cash discount) | $600 |
Unfortunately, actual payouts from the trust are not the same as their scheduled value. Like all asbestos trust funds, payouts from the Johns Manville asbestos lawsuit trust depend on the payment percentage.
Johns-Manville Trust Payout Percentage 2025
The Johns-Manville asbestos trust payment percentage currently pays around 5.1% of the scheduled value. This applies to every disease category, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and related lung cancers.
The following table includes payment percentages and typical payouts from the Johns-Manville asbestos trust.
| Disease level & category | Scheduled value | Payment % (current) | Typical payout |
| Level VIII – Mesothelioma | $350,000 | 5.1% | ≈ $17,850 |
| Level VII – Lung Cancer (Two) | $95,000 | 5.1% | ≈ $4,845 |
| Level VI – Lung Cancer (One) | ~$40,000 (avg) | 5.1% | ≈ $2,040 (avg); capped ≈ $2,550 |
| Level V – Other Cancer | $45,000 | 5.1% | ≈ $2,295 |
| Level IV – Severe Asbestosis | $95,000 | 5.1% | ≈ $4,845 |
| Level III – Asbestosis/Pleural Disease | $25,000 | 5.1% | ≈ $1,275 |
| Level II – Asbestosis/Pleural Disease | $12,000 | 5.1% | ≈ $612 |
| Level I – Other Asbestos Disease (cash discount) | $600 | 5.1% | ≈ $31 |
Comparing Johns-Manville to Other Asbestos Trusts
Payout percentages vary widely between asbestos trusts. Here’s how Johns-Manville stacks up compared to other large trust funds:
| Trust | Scheduled Value for Mesothelioma | Payment % | Actual Payout |
| Johns-Manville | $350,000 | 5% | $17,500 |
| Owens Corning / Fibreboard | $215,000 | 7% | $15,050 |
| Armstrong World Industries | $110,000 | 8% | $8,800 |
| USG (United States Gypsum) | $155,000 | 6% | $9,300 |
| Babcock & Wilcox | $150,000 | 8% | $12,000 |
| Pittsburgh Corning | $200,000 | 7% | $14,000 |
| WR Grace | $180,000 | 6% | $10,800 |
| Kaiser Aluminum | $120,000 | 8% | $9,600 |
For a deeper look at all active trust funds, check out our Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide.
Johns-Manville Asbestos Products List
The following table shows Johns-Manville products that are known to have caused asbestos exposure for anyone who used them. If you used any of these products and have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, you are probably entitled to compensation, and this Johns-Manville asbestos products list can help identify potential sources of exposure.
| Product Name | Product Type |
| Thermobestos | Insulation |
| Marinite | Cement board |
| Transite | Asbestos cement panels |
| Spray-Tex | Spray-on insulation |
| Asbeston | Pipe insulation |
| Superex | Roofing felt |
Johns-Manville Asbestos Lawsuit and Trust Fund
Johns-Manville faced some of the earliest and largest asbestos lawsuits in U.S. history. Evidence revealed that the company knew about the health dangers of asbestos as early as the 1930s but continued to produce asbestos-containing products for decades without warning workers or the public.
After thousands of claims, Johns-Manville filed for bankruptcy in 1982 and created the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust in 1988 to handle claims from victims. This trust became a model for dozens of other asbestos bankruptcy trusts that followed.
“The Johns-Manville Trust was the first major asbestos bankruptcy trust, setting the framework that many future asbestos trusts would follow.”
– Global Law Expert
When Did Johns Manville Stop Using Asbestos?
Johns-Manville stopped manufacturing products with asbestos in 1985, shortly after the dangers became widely publicized and regulatory pressure mounted to eliminate asbestos from commercial use.
How Much Money is Left in the Johns-Manville Trust?
While exact figures fluctuate, the Johns-Manville Trust still holds billions in remaining assets to pay current and future claimants. The trust has already paid more than $4.3 billion to over 800,000 claimants.
Who Can File an Asbestos Claim Against Johns-Manville?
Anyone who was exposed to asbestos-containing Johns-Manville products and later developed an asbestos-related disease may be eligible to file a claim. This includes former workers, military veterans, and even family members exposed to asbestos fibers secondhand from contaminated clothing.
Filing an Asbestos Claim Against Johns-Manville
Don’t wait to get the justice you deserve. If you or a loved one developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness after using Johns-Manville products, Danzinger & De Llano, LLP is ready to fight for you. Our dedicated mesothelioma attorneys have decades of experience securing compensation for victims and their families.
Call us now at 866-222-9990 or contact our mesothelioma lawyers online to start your claim today.
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