ACandS Asbestos Trust Settlement

If you developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease after working with or around AC&S insulation products, compensation could be available through the ACandS asbestos trust.

AC&S, also known as Armstrong Contracting and Supply Corporation, installed asbestos insulation in commercial and industrial buildings for decades. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2002 after facing substantial asbestos liabilities, and the ACandS Asbestos Settlement Trust later began accepting claims from eligible victims.

The Lyon Firm represents workers and families nationwide in asbestos trust claims and mesothelioma litigation. We investigate employment history, asbestos exposure, medical records, and other information needed to determine which sources of compensation apply.

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness after working with or around AC&S products, contact The Lyon Firm for a free consultation. 

Call (513) 381-2333 to discuss your work history and potential sources of compensation.

What Is the ACandS Asbestos Trust Fund?

AC&S installed insulation and other asbestos-containing materials at commercial and industrial job sites. Although the company installed products manufactured by Armstrong and other companies, ACandS did not manufacture asbestos products itself.

The company stated that it stopped using materials containing friable asbestos in 1974. Bankruptcy records, however, indicate that its use of asbestos-containing materials continued until 1985.

After ACandS filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2002, its reorganization resulted in the creation of the ACandS Asbestos Settlement Trust. The trust was established to review and pay qualifying personal injury claims tied to asbestos-containing products for which ACandS had legal responsibility.

Claims have been accepted since 2009. Instead of pursuing the bankrupt company directly, eligible victims submit claims to the trust under its Trust Distribution Procedures.

Who Is Eligible for Compensation From the ACandS Trust?

Eligibility involves both a qualifying asbestos-related disease and evidence connecting the claimant's exposure to ACandS.

The trust recognizes seven disease levels:

• Mesothelioma
• Lung Cancer 1
• Lung Cancer 2
• Other Cancer
• Severe Asbestosis
• Asbestosis/Pleural Disease Level II
• Asbestosis/Pleural Disease Level I

The medical requirements differ among these categories. The trust also requires credible evidence of exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products for which ACandS bears legal responsibility.

For most disease levels, the exposure requirements look at work performed before December 31, 1982. Depending on the disease category, additional occupational exposure requirements apply.

Workers with potential ACandS asbestos exposure include insulators, construction workers, plumbers, electricians, welders, maintenance employees, and others who worked around insulation and related materials at industrial or commercial job sites.

You do not have to remember every product name from a job you held decades ago. Employment records, construction records, invoices, sworn work histories, coworker statements, and other historical information help establish where and how exposure occurred.

AC&S Insulation Products

AC&S installed asbestos-containing insulation products, including:

• Air Cell Insulation
• Armaspray
• Armabestos Block Insulation and Pipe Covering
• Armatemp Block Insulation
• Armatemp Cement No. 10
• Armatemp Cement No. 166
• Armatemp Insulating Cement
• Armstrong 85% Magnesia Cement
• Armstrong 85% Magnesia Pipe and Block Insulation
• Armstrong Kaytherm Pipe Covering
• Armstrong LT Cork Covering
• Armstrong's Plastic Emulsion
• Armstrong's S.P. Emulsion with Asbestos
• Asbestos Fiber EX-25
• Duplex Wool Felt Pipe Insulation
• Hy-Temp Combination Insulation
• Hy-Temp Pipe and Block Insulation
• Kaylo Pipe Covering
• Limpet LW25 Raw Asbestos Fiber
• LK Block Insulation
• LK Pipe Covering
• Mani-Ply Pipe Insulation
• Vinyl Asbestos Tile, including Corlon and Excelon brands
• Hydrocord asbestos fiber felt

AC&S also sold asbestos-containing gaskets, including Accobest AN-B012, Accobest AS-474, Accobest AS-8073, and Accopac. Armstrong World Industries also distributed these products.

How Do You File an ACandS Asbestos Trust Claim?

A trust claim requires documentation of both the asbestos-related illness and qualifying exposure. The ACandS trust provides a proof-of-claim form along with filing instructions for claimants and their representatives.

The process generally involves:

1. Documenting the diagnosis. Medical records must establish a disease recognized under the trust's criteria.
2. Reconstructing the exposure history. This includes identifying jobs, work sites, dates, occupations, and circumstances connecting the claimant to asbestos for which ACandS was responsible.
3. Gathering supporting records. Employment records, invoices, construction records, coworker statements, sworn work histories, and other documents help establish exposure.
4. Completing the trust claim. The required information and supporting documents are submitted to the trust for review.
5. Selecting the appropriate review process. Eligible claims generally proceed through Expedited Review or Individual Review.
6. Responding to trust requests. Additional medical or exposure documentation might be requested during the review.

A person diagnosed with mesothelioma could also have claims involving several asbestos companies or bankruptcy trusts. The Lyon Firm investigates the full work and exposure history rather than looking only at ACandS.

You may remember the plant, construction site, refinery, shipyard, or other facility where you worked without remembering the name printed on the insulation around you. That is a common starting point in asbestos cases.

The Lyon Firm investigates historical employment and exposure records to identify ACandS products, other asbestos manufacturers, and available trust funds. Call (513) 381-2333 or contact us online for a free consultation.

These figures are claim values, not the amount a claimant necessarily receives. The trust applies a payment percentage to the liquidated value of an approved claim.

In May 2026, the trustee announced a proposed reduction in the payment percentage from 3.2% to 2.89% and stated that claims would begin being paid at 2.89% while the adjustment was being evaluated, subject to specified exceptions. Payment percentages change as trusts evaluate available assets and anticipated future claims.

For example, applying a 2.89% payment percentage to the $150,000 scheduled value for a mesothelioma claim produces a payment of approximately $4,335 before any applicable adjustments. Individual Review could result in a different liquidated value.

The value of an ACandS asbestos lawsuit or other claims against companies outside the trust is a separate question. A person exposed to multiple asbestos products could have several potential sources of recovery.

How Long Does It Take to Receive Compensation?

The ACandS trust processes claims through queues established under its Trust Distribution Procedures. The time between filing and payment is not fixed.

Several issues affect the timeline, including:

• Whether the claim contains all required medical and exposure documentation;
• The claimant's position in the trust's processing queue;
• Whether Expedited or Individual Review is selected;
• Requests for additional information;
• Disputes involving medical or exposure requirements; and
• Any probate or court approval required for a deceased claimant.

Claimants generally have two review options. Expedited Review follows the trust's standard requirements and assigns a set value based on the asbestos-related disease. Individual Review takes a closer look at the claimant's specific circumstances and determines the claim's value individually. Individual Review generally requires more documentation and takes longer.

Once a claim has been approved and its value finalized, payment is also subject to the trust's payment queue and available funds.

Can Family Members File a Claim After a Loved One's Death?

Yes. The trust procedures address claims involving people who have died, including claims submitted or continued by an authorized representative.

The exact requirements will vary according to the circumstances and applicable state law. An estate representative might need probate or court approval before accepting a trust settlement. When approval is required, the trust procedures provide a process for keeping an offer open while those proceedings remain pending.

Family members could also have other legal claims following a mesothelioma or asbestos-related death. An attorney reviewing the case should examine the deceased person's entire exposure history rather than limiting the investigation to one trust.

The trust also recognizes certain secondary exposure claims. These involve people who developed an asbestos-related disease after exposure through an occupationally exposed person, such as a family member who brought asbestos fibers home on work clothing.

"In a desperate life-altering crisis, Joe Lyon quietly entered my life. My husband was losing battle with mesothelioma. Joe came respectfully, professionally, kindly, and beneficially towards our family. I felt he was Heaven-sent. It has been an honor to know and work with Joe."

— Marlene Beal, Client

What Compensation Is Available After Asbestos Exposure?

The ACandS trust represents one potential source of compensation. A person's work history could also support claims against other asbestos trusts or companies responsible for products encountered at the same job sites.

Compensation pursued through asbestos litigation or trust claims addresses losses such as:

• Medical treatment and related expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Losses associated with a fatal asbestos-related illness
• Other damages available under applicable law

Veterans exposed during military service should also be evaluated for available VA benefits and other asbestos claims.

Legal representation can also affect the outcome of an injury claim. According to a Martindale-Nolo Research survey, more than nine out of 10 respondents with an attorney received compensation. Even after attorney fees, their average net payouts were nearly three times higher than those of respondents who handled their claims without a lawyer.

What Does an Asbestos Lawyer Do With an ACandS Claim?

The hardest part of an asbestos claim is often reconstructing exposure that occurred 30, 40, or 50 years ago. You might remember your employer and job duties but have no idea who manufactured or installed the insulation, gaskets, pipe covering, or other materials around you.

The Lyon Firm investigates those details by reviewing:

• Employment and union records
• Job-site histories
• Asbestos product records
• Medical documentation
• Coworker and family statements
• Prior asbestos litigation involving the same facilities
• Other bankruptcy trusts connected to the exposure history

Joe Lyon and The Lyon Firm have represented industrial workers diagnosed with mesothelioma and other lung cancers through litigation and asbestos bankruptcy trust submissions.

Identifying every responsible company is important because an ACandS asbestos trust claim does not necessarily represent the only source of compensation available to an injured worker or family.