Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

Key Points

• This bill prevents people from suing the companies that make or sell stone slabs, like those used for kitchen countertops, for injuries caused when the stone is cut or shaped by someone else.
• It specifically addresses lawsuits involving silica dust, which can cause serious lung damage if workers breathe it in while cutting stone without using water or masks.
• The bill argues that manufacturers have no control over how independent workshops treat the stone and should not be held liable if those shops fail to follow existing government safety rules.
• If this bill becomes law, any current lawsuits against stone manufacturers for these types of injuries would be dismissed by the courts.

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