19 results

• Insurer Denies Coverage for Silica Lawsuit Against Stone Manufacturer

  October 12, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  An insurance company's lawsuit against an artificial stone countertop company highlights a common exclusion for covering lawsuits linked to silica-related injuries, like silicosis.

• Silicosis Lung Injuries Drive California Push to Ban Artificial Stone Countertops

  September 28, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  California is prepared to enact a ban on engineered stone countertops, indicating there is no way to make silica dust exposure safe for workers.

• Caesarstone Faces Lawsuit Filed By Quartz Countertop Cutter Diagnosed With Silicosis

  November 27, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A former quartz countertop cutter's silicosis lawsuit indicates that he could have avoided the severe lung damage if warnings had been provided about steps that would have reduced exposure to silica dust.

• Silicosis From Quartz Countertops Poses Devastating Risks for Workers Cutting Engineered Stone

  October 24, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. researchers have identified eight cases of silicosis linked to working with engineered stone and quartz countertops, suggesting the disease is often misdiagnosed and much more prevalent than previously believed among certain workers.

• Disposable E-Cigarettes Linked to Higher Rates of Vaping Among American Youth: Study

  March 28, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates teens and young adults using disposable e-cigarettes are more likely to continue vaping than using non-disposable devices.

• CSX Train Derailment Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Exposure to Toxic Chemicals For Residents in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

  November 30, 2023

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit has been filed against CSX after a train derailment exposed Kentucky residents to toxic and harmful chemicals and gases.

• Exposure to Wildfires Poses Serious Risk for Lung Cancer Patients: Study

  July 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links wildfire exposure to lower survival rates in patients who recently underwent lung cancer surgery.

• Quartz Countertop Workers Face Increased Risk for Deadly Lung Disease: Study

  July 28, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study finds that quartz countertop manufacturing employees face an increased risk of silicosis, which can lead to lung damage and death.

• Vaping Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Nicotine Addiction Rates: Study

  July 19, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study warns that more research is needed into the cardiovascular risks and addictive properties of vaping, which has become extremely popular among underage users.

• Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Leaked Chemical Irritant for Weeks: Report

  July 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals a chemical irritant lingered in the air over East Palestine, Ohio for weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailment in February.