If you or someone you know has been exposed to engineered stone and developed problems like silicosis or lung cancer, don’t wait to take action. There’s a deadline, called the statute of limitations, […]

Fabrication Workers: Economic: Lost income, future wages, pensions, medical expenses (including potential lung transplants). Non-Economic: Pain, mental suffering, lost enjoyment of life. Spouses get “loss of consortium” damages. Punitive: Punishment for intentional disregard […]

Despite a long-known threat of silicosis from silica dust, engineered stone manufacturers and suppliers have ignored evidence for decades, putting profits before worker health. The Timeline: 1997: First engineered stone silicosis case identified […]

It can be daunting to try to keep up with the latest important news, medical and regulatory hearings and presentations, and medical journal articles related to the epidemic of silicosis among engineered stone […]

Unfortunately, most cases of silicosis caused by artificial stone are initially misdiagnosed, which causes unnecessary delays in treatment.  It can be difficult to find a treating doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and […]

Silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, can be challenging to diagnose, especially when linked to engineered stone exposure. Many doctors are not specialists in silicosis and may initially misinterpret symptoms […]

There is a growing epidemic of lung diseases like silicosis silently afflicting the workers who fabricate engineered stone for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Many of these workers are non-English speaking immigrants with undocumented […]

Artificial stone fabrication workers are seeing deceptive advertisements online and on television urging them to write or call in for a free silica exposure claim offering them financial compensation in as little as […]

Warning: Working with engineered stone exposes you to dangerous silica dust, causing potentially fatal lung diseases like silicosis, lung cancer, and chronic kidney disease. Silica Dust Threat: Engineered stone contains high levels of […]

The popularity of engineered stone countertops presents a hidden challenge: worker safety. These alluring surfaces, composed primarily of silica, raise concerns about potentially harmful silica dust exposure during fabrication and installation. Understanding the […]

Behind the shine of many popular engineered stone countertops lurks a hidden risk: silica dust. While these surfaces offer beauty and durability, the process of fabricating and installing them can expose workers and […]

Beneath the gleaming surfaces of many stunning kitchens and bathrooms lurks a hidden danger. The engineered stone (quartz) countertops, prized for their affordability and elegance, hold a dark secret: a growing epidemic of […]