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California Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Protect Workers From Silicosis Risks

December 11, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Bill comes amid increasing concerns over the risks of silicosis among quartz stone countertop cutters, fabricators and installers.
Chest X-Rays May Not Be Enough for Silicosis Diagnosis, Study Warns

November 18, 2024 By: Michael Adams

Researchers recommend high-resolution CT scans to diagnose silicosis, which is an irreversible lung disease caused by cutting quartz countertops and breathing silica dust.
EPA Issues New Airborne Silica Regulations to Fight Increase in Black Lung Disease

April 17, 2024 By: Grace Muller

The new regulations come as health experts have seen an increase in black lung disease among miners, linked to exposure to airborne silica.
Engineered Stone Countertop Workers Suffering Severe Lung Illnesses: Study

October 07, 2019 By: Martha Garcia
Silica Rule Faces Industry and Political Pressure, Public Citizen Warns

April 19, 2016 By: Martha Garcia
Silica Risks Linked to Stone Countertops In Workplace, OSHA Warns

April 07, 2016 By: Martha Garcia
Exposure to Silica Dust Linked to Lung Cancer Risk: Study

May 04, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson
Silicosis Lawsuit Results in $7.6M Verdict for Former Sandblaster

November 13, 2009 By: AboutLawsuits

Lawyers in Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Fail To Reach Agreement on Bellwether Plan (Posted 6 days ago)

Judge presiding over all federal hair relaxer lawsuits has ordered the parties to submit separate briefing on the bellwether selection process by January 3.

Depo-Provera Lawsuit MDL Application Will Be Considered by JPML at Hearing on Jan. 30, 2025 (Posted 7 days ago)

With a growing number of women pursuing Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuits throughout the federal court system, the U.S. JPML will decide whether to consolidate and centralize the claims before one judge for coordinated discovery and pretrial proceedings.

AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawyers Seek Leadership Roles in MDL (Posted 8 days ago)

A proposal has been submitted for a group of 12 lawyers involved in AngioDynamics port catheter lawsuits to serve in various leadership positions in the litigation, which involves dozens of claims that the implants were defectively designed, leading to fractures, migration and infections.

Tag Archives: Silica Exposure

California Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Protect Workers From Silicosis Risks

Chest X-Rays May Not Be Enough for Silicosis Diagnosis, Study Warns

EPA Issues New Airborne Silica Regulations to Fight Increase in Black Lung Disease

Engineered Stone Countertop Workers Suffering Severe Lung Illnesses: Study

Silica Rule Faces Industry and Political Pressure, Public Citizen Warns

Silica Risks Linked to Stone Countertops In Workplace, OSHA Warns

Exposure to Silica Dust Linked to Lung Cancer Risk: Study

Silicosis Lawsuit Results in $7.6M Verdict for Former Sandblaster

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