From Dust to Verdict

From Dust to Verdict

This podcast is dedicated to the new epidemic of accelerated silicosis in artificial stone countertop fabrication workers. In each episode we'll explore important topics and issues about this occupational health epidemic as well as associated lawsuits.

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September 24, 2025 16 mins

In this compelling episode of From Dust to Verdict, host James Nevin, partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, dives deep into the “verdict” side of the podcast’s title—why juries assess multi-million-dollar verdicts for countertop fabricators harmed by artificial stone silicosis.

James revisits the groundbreaking first plaintiff’s trial, where a jury awarded $52 million to artificial stone fabricator Gustavo Reyes González, and explains how...

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In this episode of From Dust to Verdict, host James Nevin, partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, takes listeners deep into the science behind why artificial stone is allegedly far more hazardous to fabrication workers than natural stone. Although countertops may appear identical to the consumer, the silica content and dust created during the fabrication of artificial stone slabs tell a very different story.

Nevin begins by revisiting the ...

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August 27, 2025 16 mins

Episode 4: Hierarchy of Controls

From Dust to Verdict is a podcast dedicated to the new epidemic of accelerated silicosis in artificial stone countertop fabrication workers hosted by James Nevin, a partner at Brayton Purcell LLP. 

In this episode, host James Nevin takes a deep dive into the critical question: Why are artificial stone fabrication workers still developing silicosis at alarming rates despite established safety standards...

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July 30, 2025 31 mins

Episode 3: Understanding Silicosis

From Dust to Verdict is a podcast dedicated to the new epidemic of accelerated silicosis in artificial stone countertop fabrication workers hosted by James Nevin, a partner at Brayton Purcell LLP. 

In this episode, we dive deep into silicosis, the world’s oldest known occupational disease. From the slaves who built the Egyptian pyramids to 20th-century laborers at the Hawks Nest tunnel, and now to m...

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From Dust to Verdict is a podcast dedicated to the new epidemic of accelerated silicosis in artificial stone countertop fabrication workers hosted by James Nevin at Brayton Purcell LLP. 

This episode focuses on the alleged severe health risks posed by artificial stone (also known as engineered, composite, or synthetic stone), particularly for fabrication workers. It explains how the composition and fabrication process of artificial ...

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This episode is an introduction to From Dust to Verdict. From Dust to Verdict is a podcast dedicated to the new epidemic of accelerated silicosis in artificial stone countertop fabrication workers. In each episode we'll explore important topics and issues about this occupational health epidemic as well as associated lawsuits.

In future episodes, we'll cover topics such as the hidden dangers of engineered stone. We'll ...

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