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• Lawsuit Alleges 20 Years of Silica Exposure Led to Silicosis, Lung Damage

  October 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A 20-year veteran of the artificial stone industry says he will likely require a lung transplant due to the lack of protective equipment provided to protect against silica dust exposure.

• Quartz Countertop Dust Exposure Led to Silicosis, Interstitial Lung Disease: Lawsuit

  September 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new silicosis lawsuit filed by a California man says workers in the quartz countertop industry were never properly educated or protected from silica dust exposure.

• Two Decades of Stonecutting Led to Silica Dust Lung Damage, Lawsuit Alleges

  July 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Another California stonecutter has filed a silicosis lawsuit, joining a growing number of artificial stone workers claiming injuries from silica dust exposure.

• Silica Dust Exposure Lawsuit Filed by Artificial Stone Cutter Left With Severe Lung Damage

  June 27, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A stone cutter's silica dust exposure lawsuit claims employers failed to provide stone cutters with effective protective gear, resulting in a silicosis diagnosis.

• Stone Cutter’s Lawsuit Alleges Lung Disease, Silicosis Warnings Should Have Been Provided

  May 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A California stone cutter worked in the industry for nearly 30 years before being diagnosed with silicosis and lung damage.

• Stone Cutter Medical Monitoring Lawsuits Filed Over Silicosis Lung Injury Risks

  May 9, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  An increasing number of silicosis lawsuits have been filed in recent weeks by stone cutters who say they have not developed the lung disease, but seek medical monitoring for silica dust exposure.

• Study Finds Tunnel Workers Face Increased Silicosis Risk

  April 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Silica dust exposure leading to silicosis lung injuries is not limited to artificial stone countertops, according to the findings of a study into Australian tunnel work.

• Artificial Stone Cutter Files Lawsuit Over Silicosis Lung Disease

  April 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new silicosis lawsuit targets several businesses and manufacturers in California, accusing them of knowingly exposing their workers to silica dust, which can cause respiratory damage.

• Lawsuit Alleges Stone Dust Containing Silica Left Countertop Fabricator With Silicosis, Other Lung Injuries

  February 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A silicosis lawsuit blames dozens of companies for a California man's development of the potentially deadly lung disease, which has left him in need of a lung transplant.

• Lawsuit Alleges Silicosis Diagnosis Caused by Toxic Dust From Artificial Stone Slab Fabrication

  January 9, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new silicosis lawsuit claims a California man developed the lung disease and other illnesses after working with artificial stone countertops for a decade in San Fernando.