Brayton Purcell LLP Calls Attention to Capital & Main Video Report Highlighting Deadly Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis Among California Stonecutters
May 15, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP highlights a new Capital & Main video exposing the deadly rise of artificial‑stone silicosis among California stonecutters.
Brayton Purcell LLP announces $17,450,000 Verdict In The First Colorado Artificial Stone Countertop Fabrication Silicosis Case
May 04, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP announced a $17.45 million verdict in Colorado’s first artificial‑stone silicosis case, holding Cambria and Hyundai liable for misrepresenting the extreme dangers of crystalline silica artificial stone.
James Nevin of Brayton Purcell LLP Warns Artificial Stone Silicosis Is "Asbestos All Over Again" as Lawsuits Surge Nationwide
April 30, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP’s James Nevin warns that the nationwide surge in artificial‑stone silicosis cases mirrors the early asbestos crisis, with lawsuits mounting as evidence shows the material’s extreme dangers to fabrication workers.
Brayton Purcell LLP Announces Expanded California Effort Supporting Cal/OSHA Petition to Prohibit High-Silica Artificial Stone; Highlights Capital & Main Investigation on Federal Liability Shield
April 17, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP expands its support for California’s proposed ban on high‑silica artificial stone while spotlighting a Capital & Main investigation into federal efforts to shield slab manufacturers from liability.
Brayton Purcell LLP Releases New Podcast Episode Documenting Cal/OSHA Hearing on Artificial Stone Silicosis
April 15, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP releases a new podcast episode detailing the March 19 Cal/OSHA hearing, where medical experts and worker advocates testified that artificial stone’s silica dust makes the material too dangerous to fabricate safely.
Brayton Purcell LLP Highlights East Coast Symposium Addressing Escalating Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis
April 06, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP highlights a major East Coast symposium convening medical, legal, and public‑health experts to address the escalating artificial‑stone silicosis crisis and the urgent need for safer alternatives.
Brayton Purcell LLP Releases New Podcast Episode Detailing Critical Testimony at February 19 Cal/OSHA Meeting on Artificial Stone Ban
March 24, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP’s new press release spotlights its latest podcast episode, which details expert testimony urging Cal/OSHA to ban uniquely toxic artificial stone amid a rapidly worsening, entirely preventable silicosis epidemic.
Brayton Purcell LLP Responded Today to New National Reporting by Capital & Main on the Worsening Silicosis Crisis in California
March 23, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP responds to Capital & Main’s national investigation exposing the worsening artificial‑stone silicosis epidemic and the severe, often life‑altering harm faced by California fabrication workers.
Brayton Purcell LLP Responds to CBS News Investigation on Rapidly Escalating Silicosis Crisis Among Artificial Stone Fabrication Workers
March 19, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP urges national action after a CBS News investigation reveals a rapidly escalating epidemic of deadly silicosis among artificial‑stone fabrication workers exposed to ultra‑toxic crystalline silica slabs.
Brayton Purcell LLP Responds to San Jose Mercury News Investigation Highlighting Bay Area Silicosis Crisis Tied to Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone
March 17, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP responds to a major Mercury News investigation exposing the Bay Area’s accelerating artificial‑stone silicosis crisis and reinforcing medical evidence that the material is inherently too toxic to fabricate safely.
Brayton Purcell LLP Applauds National Spotlight on Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis Following New York Times Investigation
March 16, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP welcomes the New York Times’ national spotlight on the artificial‑stone silicosis crisis, underscoring overwhelming medical evidence that the material is inherently unsafe and is devastating workers’ lives.
Brayton Purcell LLP Highlights New National InvestigateTV Report Exposing the Severe Health Consequences of Crystalline Silica Artificial Stone
March 04, 2026 -- A national InvestigateTV report exposes the severe, often fatal health risks faced by countertop workers exposed to crystalline silica artificial stone, highlighting one worker’s lung‑transplant story and the broader public‑health and legal battles surrounding the product.
Brayton Purcell LLP Has Secured Almost $200 million for Artificial Stone Fabrication Workers as Attention Intensifies on the Silicosis Crisis in California and Across the Nation
February 18, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP has recovered nearly $200 million for artificial‑stone fabrication workers as the accelerating silicosis crisis prompts urgent medical, regulatory, and national attention.
Brayton Purcell LLP Highlights Alarming Rise of Silicosis Among Artificial Stone Countertop Workers; InvestigateTV Report Reveals Human Toll
January 29, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP spotlights InvestigateTV’s reporting on the accelerating silicosis epidemic among artificial‑stone workers, revealing its deadly human toll and growing calls to ban the hazardous material.
Brayton Purcell LLP Releases New Podcast Episode Examining Cal/OSHA Testimony and Federal HR 5437 Hearing
January 27, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP’s latest podcast episode breaks down Cal/OSHA testimony and a federal HR 5437 hearing, revealing why experts say artificial stone is inherently unsafe and why blocking lawsuits would endanger workers.
Brayton Purcell LLP Submits Comprehensive Statement Urging Immediate Action to Address Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis
January 23, 2026 -- Brayton Purcell LLP urges Congress and Cal/OSHA to ban crystalline‑silica artificial stone, warning that hundreds of workers’ silicosis cases prove the material is too hazardous to fabricate safely.
CDPH Dashboard Confirms Silicosis Epidemic in California Fabrication Shops: Data Shows Artificial Stone Cannot Be Safely Fabricated by Human Beings
January 15, 2026 -- CDPH’s corrected data release confirms that over half of California’s artificial‑stone fabrication shops have silicosis cases, proving the material cannot be safely fabricated by human workers.
Brayton Purcell LLP Supports WOEMA Petition Urging Cal/OSHA to Ban Artificial Stone Slabs Containing More Than 1% Crystalline Silica
December 16, 2025 -- Brayton Purcell LLP is backing a WOEMA petition urging Cal/OSHA to immediately ban artificial stone with over 1% crystalline silica due to its role in a fast‑growing, deadly silicosis epidemic among fabrication workers.
California Firm Elevates Client Voices in Wake of Growing Artificial Stone Silicosis Crisis
October 30, 2025 -- Brayton Purcell LLP shares Eric Reyes’ story to show how cultural pressures, misdiagnosis, and fear of job loss can cause Latino artificial stone workers to delay seeking care for silicosis. The firm emphasizes the importance of early detection, informed medical guidance, and professional legal support as cases continue to increase.
Brayton Purcell LLP Responds to Surge in Silicosis Among Stone Countertop Fabricators
August 12, 2025 -- Brayton Purcell LLP reports a significant rise in accelerated silicosis among artificial stone workers and now represents nearly 500 affected individuals. The firm notes that existing safeguards do not prevent exposure to nano‑sized silica particles in artificial stone and is pursuing claims against slab manufacturers and suppliers for failing to provide adequate warnings.
Brayton Purcell LLP Highlights Massachusetts Safety Alert After State's First Silicosis Case in Artificial Stone Industry
December 15, 2025 -- Brayton Purcell LLP highlights Massachusetts’ first artificial‑stone–related silicosis case and urges urgent action as part of a nationwide worker‑health crisis.
California Department of Public Health Issues Urgent Health Advisory: Silicosis Cases Surge Among Artificial Stone Countertop Workers
December 09, 2025 -- California health officials issued an urgent advisory after silicosis cases among artificial stone countertop workers rose from 13 to 447 since 2019, including multiple deaths and lung transplants. The state is expanding reporting requirements and evaluating a ban on crystalline silica artificial stone amid evidence that current safeguards do not prevent exposure to nano‑sized silica particles.
New Podcast "From Dust to Verdict" Exposes the Hidden Epidemic of Accelerated Silicosis Among Artificial Stone Fabrication Workers
August 12, 2025 -- A powerful new podcast from Brayton Purcell LLP is shining a light on one of today’s most alarming and under-reported workplace health crises. From Dust to Verdict, hosted by partner James Nevin, exposes the hidden epidemic of accelerated silicosis devastating workers in the artificial stone fabrication industry.
LA County Board of Supervisors Declares June as Silicosis Awareness Month
June 16, 2025 -- Silicosis, a preventable but fatal lung disease, is taking a devastating toll on artificial stone countertop fabricators throughout the U.S., particularly in Northeast San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County. In response to this growing crisis, the LA County Board of Supervisors has officially proclaimed June as Silicosis Awareness Month, bringing long-overdue attention to the risks of working with artificial stone.
California’s Artificial Stone Fabrication Workers Face a Silicosis Epidemic
April 11, 2025 -- A press release from Brayton Purcell LLP highlights a growing public-health emergency affecting artificial stone countertop fabrication workers across California. The release reports that “dozens of artificial stone workers, mostly young Latino immigrants, have been diagnosed with fatal accelerated silicosis — an incurable and rapidly progressive lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica dust.”
Brayton Purcell LLP Reports On New Medical Review Highlighting Rising Health Crisis Among Artificial Stone Workers
March 20, 2025 -- Brayton Purcell LLP warns that a new medical review shows accelerated, life‑threatening silicosis and related diseases are surging among artificial stone workers.
Landmark Legal Awards Top $78 Million for Fabrication Workers with Fatal Silicosis
March 12, 2025 -- A major development has emerged for workers in the artificial stone countertop fabrication industry: Brayton Purcell LLP has secured two landmark outcomes, bringing total awards and settlements to more than $78 million for individuals suffering from fatal accelerated silicosis.
The Deadly Cost of Artificial Stone: Fabrication Workers Face Accelerated Silicosis Epidemic as Industry Scrambles for Safer Alternatives
February 11, 2025 -- Over 300 cases of silicosis have been confirmed among California countertop workers, with at least 14 fatalities and 26 requiring lung transplants. This alarming epidemic highlights the severe health risks of artificial stone fabrication, an industry that has rapidly grown in popularity but poses significant dangers due to high silica exposure.