This website contains information about the Plan of Reorganization of USG Corporation and its subsidiaries, including United States Gypsum Company. The Plan of Reorganization, described more fully below, is intended to resolve all of the present and future asbestos personal injury claims against United States Gypsum Company and its affiliate companies. If you have an asbestos personal injury or related claim against United States Gypsum Company or any of the companies listed below, your rights may be affected by the Plan of Reorganization, you are entitled to vote on whether to approve the Plan of Reorganization, and you should read this website to find out more information that may be helpful to you in exercising your rights.

On June 25, 2001, USG Corporation and ten of its domestic subsidiaries, including United States Gypsum Company (collectively "the Debtors"), filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. This action was taken to resolve asbestos claims in a fair and equitable manner, to protect the long-term value of the Debtors' businesses, and to maintain the Debtors' leadership positions in their markets. The following subsidiaries of USG Corporation filed chapter 11 petitions: United States Gypsum Company ("U.S. Gypsum"); USG Interiors, Inc.; USG Interiors International, Inc.; L&W Supply Corporation; Beadex Manufacturing, LLC; B-R Pipeline Company; La Mirada Products Co., Inc.; Stocking Specialists, Inc.; USG Industries, Inc.; and USG Pipeline Company.

On April 7, 2006, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order permitting the Debtors to begin soliciting votes from asbestos personal injury claimants regarding whether to approve the plan. Pursuant to the Court's order, individuals or entities that hold asbestos personal injury or related claims against any of the Debtors are entitled to vote on the Plan. On the menu of the left side of this website page are definitions of "Asbestos Personal Injury Claims" and "Asbestos Personal Injury Indirect Claims" entitled to vote on the Plan. The Voting Deadline is June 2, 2006. Copies of the Plan, the Disclosure Statement, and the Voting Materials are available at http://www.usg.com/news/chap11/caseupdate.jsp . You may also obtain copies from the Voting Agent, Logan and Company, at usg.loganandco.com or by calling 1-800-224-7654. In addition, a copy of the Court-approved Notice of Voting Deadline on the Plan is available on the left side of this website page.

>Information about the trade names of products formerly manufactured by U.S. Gypsum may be found on the left side of this website.

This information is not intended to be legal advice. If you have a legal question, please consult an attorney.

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