As Artificial Stone Countertops Kill Workers, House Republicans Discuss Protections—for Manufacturers

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By By Liza GrossJan 17, 2026, 10:00 am353 ptsTop
Sponsors of a new bill want to give the industry immunity from lawsuits brought by injured employees. That will kill even more workers, experts warn. By Liza Gross At a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on what Republicans called “opportunistic” lawsuits filed against the energy-intensive engineered…

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