Sponsors of a new bill want to give the industry immunity from lawsuits brought by injured employees. That will kill even ...

As California regulators consider banning high-silica engineered stone linked to deadly silicosis, countertop manufacturers ...

Law firm urges awareness as state confirms first case linked to artificial stone countertops fabrication; nationwide surge signals urgent public health concern. Novato, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025 ...

Artificial stone, commonly marketed as 'quartz countertops,' contains exceptionally high levels of crystalline silica. Workers exposed to dust during cutting, grinding, and polishing are at heightened ...