Clausen Miller Attorneys Offer Strategic Defense for Rising Silicosis Lawsuits
As silicosis-related litigation continues to surge in California and are now beginning to be filed across the country, Clausen Miller’s attorneys are ready to provide strategic legal defense for companies facing these complex, toxic tort claims. Companies associated with natural and artificial stone fabrication and construction are increasingly targeted in lawsuits alleging unsafe exposure to crystalline silica dust, resulting in silicosis.
Silicosis is a progressive and incurable lung disease linked to prolonged or intense exposure to silica dust. Claims often involve complex occupational histories, coexisting health factors, and challenges in determining liability, particularly when multiple employers or job sites are involved. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are increasingly pursuing high-value claims, including those involving young workers and severe outcomes such as lung transplants. Defendants often include manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of natural and artificial stone, as well as manufacturers of stone fabrication tools and equipment.
The firm anticipates that this wave of litigation will grow in intensity throughout the country in the coming years. With evolving workplace regulations and heightened public awareness, companies must be prepared to defend against aggressive claims that often involve serious medical allegations, contested liability, and substantial financial demands.
Clausen Miller understands the high stakes of this litigation and the importance of crafting a tailored defense in each case. The firm is already successfully representing clients in cases pending in California, and our team of experienced attorneys is prepared to provide rigorous legal defense for clients across the country.
Headquartered in Chicago, Clausen Miller also has offices in Texas, New York, New Jersey, California, Indiana, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Florida. Clausen Miller LLP is located in London, England, and bolsters the presence of Clausen Miller International, a cooperative of law firms with affiliates in Paris, Rome, Brussels, Dusseldorf and Berlin.
Paige M. Neel
Melissa M. Burghardt