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.
Another Artificial Stone Verdict for the Plaintiffs: Season 2, Episode 2
From Dust to Verdict- Another Artificial Stone Verdict for the Plaintiffs: Season 2, Episode 2 In this episode of From Dust to Verdict, host James Nevin is joined by guest host Heather-Ann Young to discuss a recent $7.1 million plaintiff verdict involving the death of artificial stone fabrication worker Gerardo Ramirez Soriano. Ms. Young shares the story of Mr. Ramirez Soriano, a skilled countertop worker, devoted husband, and father of five who spent more than two decades in the ...
26 Aug 2026
Season 2, Episode 1: The Martinez Paredes Verdict and the Fight for Accountability
Host James Nevin and attorney Liliana Carbone dissect the Martinez Paredes wrongful death trial and the $47 million verdict for silicosis victim Wilmer Rubin Martinez Paredes.
6 Aug 2026
The Best of From Dust to Verdict--Season 1, part 1
Host James Nevin, a partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, explores the public health crisis of accelerated silicosis in artificial stone fabrication workers, detailing the dangers of artificial stone's high silica content.
8 May 2026
Episode 14: Cal/OSHA Hears from the Workers
Host James Nevin of Brayton Purcell LLP documents countertop fabrication workers testifying at a pivotal Cal/OSHA Standards Board hearing, offering crucial insights before a key vote.
12 Apr 2026
Episode 13: WOEMA vs Artificial Stone Slab Manufacturers
Host James Nevin of Brayton Purcell LLP interviews occupational medicine physicians, nurses, and public health experts on artificial stone's unique toxicity during a pivotal Cal/OSHA Standards Board hearing.
24 Mar 2026
Episode 12: Cal OSHA at the Crossroads
Host James Nevin interviews industry experts about the critical Cal/OSHA Standards Board meeting that could ban crystalline silica artificial stone countertops, protecting worker health.
26 Jan 2026
Episode 11: Testimony from Cal OSHA and HR 5437
Host James Nevin analyzes Cal OSHA and HR 5437 hearings, revealing the public health crisis in artificial stone fabrication and growing scrutiny of crystalline silica.
14 Jan 2026
Episode 10: Urge Cal-OSHA to adopt WOEMA petition and Congress to Reject HR 5437
Host James Nevin, Partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, discusses the urgent need to adopt the WOEMA petition and reject HR 5437 for worker safety.
18 Dec 2025
Episode 9: 600+ Doctors Petition Cal-OSHA to Ban Artificial Stone
Host James Nevin, Partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, discusses the urgent petition by over 600 doctors to ban artificial stone slabs due to silica risks.
19 Nov 2025
Episode 8: When Good People are Tricked by Bad Companies
Host James Nevin, partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, interviews experts on how California Senate Bill 20 protects workers from deceptive companies exploiting them with dangerous artificial stone.
15 Oct 2025
Episode 7: Ban Artificial Stone
Host James Nevin, Partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, argues for banning artificial stone to combat silicosis, revealing its devastating health impacts.
24 Sept 2025
Episode 6: The Horrific Impact of Artificial Stone Silicosis
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 this case set the stage for other cases settling for tens of...
10 Sept 2025
Episode 5: Artificial Stone vs Natural Stone
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 NIOSH hierarchy of controls, a framework designed to protect ...
27 Aug 2025
Episode 4: Hierarchy of Controls
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? Building on the previous discussion of California’s g...
30 Jul 2025
Episode 3: Understanding Silicosis
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 modern-day artificial stone fabrication workers—this pre...
23 Jul 2025
Episode 2: The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Stone
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 stone contributes to a growing epidemic of accelerated s...
17 Jul 2025
Episode 1: Introduction to From Dust to Verdict
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 explore why artificial stone countertops post significant health risks. We'l...
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