Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers Opposes H.R. 5437 as Silicosis Cases Rise Across California
Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers opposes a bill which would shield artificial stone manufacturers from silicosis lawsuits.
(PRUnderground) February 11th, 2026
Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, a personal injury law firm with 17 offices in California, opposes H.R.5437, which was introduced to the United States House of Representatives in September 2025.
The bill would prohibit lawsuits against manufacturers or sellers of stone slabs for harm that results from altering their products. This would, in effect, ban silicosis lawsuits against the manufacturers of engineered stone products.
Jeffrey Nadrich, founder and Managing Attorney of the firm, says proposed immunity for the engineered stone industry would undermine the ability of silicosis victims to seek justice as cases continue to rise across California.
“Preserving accountability is critical, and affected workers may still have legal avenues to seek compensation from responsible parties,” Nadrich said.
Silicosis is caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust. Engineered stone can contain over 90 percent crystalline silica, far more than natural stones like marble.
“Safer, viable alternatives to defective engineered stone products exist, and the manufacturers of these products have not only refused to use these alternatives, but have also failed to warn the public about the silicosis risks associated with their products,” Nadrich said. “These decisions have led to workers developing silicosis, and the manufacturers need to be held accountable for these decisions.”
There have been 481 confirmed silicosis cases and 27 deaths linked with engineered stone in California since 2019, according to the California Department of Public Health. 98 percent of all cases involve Latino people, and the median age at death is only 49.
The firm says that the bill wrongly minimizes concerns over rising silicosis cases linked to workplace silica exposure. The firm notes that many workers impacted by the silicosis epidemic come from vulnerable Hispanic communities. The firm’s attorneys emphasize the seriousness of silicosis risks, and that affected workers may have legal avenues to seek compensation from responsible parties.
The firm notes that even immigrants can make claims, and that artificial stone manufacturers and other viable defendants may be held liable for silicosis cases.
About Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers
Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is a California personal injury law firm with 17 offices throughout California. Their legal team represents individuals in cases involving exposure to hazardous substances such as silica dust, asbestos, paraquat and Roundup. The firm has over three decades of experience representing clients.
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