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Brayton Purcell LLP announces $47 Million Verdict in the Fourth Artificial Stone Countertop Fabrication Silicosis Trial

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PlaintiffWire News Desk · via PR Newswire · August 4, 2026 · verdict
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Brayton Purcell LLP announced a $47 million jury verdict in a silicosis case involving artificial stone countertop fabrication work. This marks the firm's fourth trial victory in this litigation category, reflecting ongoing product liability claims tied to silica dust exposure during countertop fabrication and installation. The verdict underscores the growing pattern of injury claims against manufacturers and suppliers of artificial stone products used in countertop manufacturing, where workers face occupational exposure to crystalline silica and resulting respiratory disease.

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