Jury Rules Against Stone Suppliers in Landmark Silicosis Case Brought by Countertop Worker

Los Angeles — In a landmark decision, a jury has held several stone companies liable for the severe lung disease afflicting a worker who cut stone countertops. The case, which centered on the worker’s development of silicosis, a lung ailment directly linked to the inhalation of silica dust, highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety and the dangers posed by silica exposure in the stone cutting industry. The worker, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, reportedly developed silicosis after years of cutting quartz and other stone materials, which are known to contain high levels … Read more

Alec Baldwin’s Trial Day Two: Defense Questions Weapon Supplier’s Relationship with Investigators

SANTA FE, N.M. — During the second day of Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, proceedings intensified with the actor’s defense team scrutinizing the investigation surrounding the fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust.” Defense attorney Alex Spiro focused heavily on the handling of live ammunition that was inadvertently loaded into Baldwin’s revolver, which led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The trial saw Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer allow the prosecution to present statements previously made by Baldwin, illustrating his experience with firearms and blank rounds. This is pertinent as … Read more