Jury finds Caesarstone liable in silicosis case, assigns $46.5 million share of damages
CSTE•A Los Angeles jury found Caesarstone liable in a silicosis lawsuit and awarded approximately $67.3 million. It assigned the company 69.1% of the fault, representing approximately $46.5 million if assessed without modification.
1. Jury assigns damages
A Los Angeles jury found Caesarstone liable on October 26, 2026, in a silicosis lawsuit brought by Dennys Rene Rivas-Williams over alleged illness from silica exposure while fabricating the company’s products. The jury awarded approximately $67.3 million and assigned Caesarstone 69.1% of the fault, representing approximately $46.5 million if assessed without modification. The company is considering its available actions amid multiple lawsuits alleging fabrication-related illnesses, including silicosis.
