Caesarstone USA, a leading manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces, is facing unprecedented legal exposure in 2025 as workers across California and the U.S. file lawsuits alleging that its products caused accelerated silicosis, lung cancer, and other irreversible respiratory injuries. These silicosis lawsuits target the company’s failure to warn, defective product design, and negligent distribution practices—especially in fabrication shops lacking proper dust controls.
This article summarizes the top confirmed and reported settlements and verdicts involving Caesarstone, highlighting the scope of injury, legal claims, and implications for future litigation.
Recent Lawsuit Settlements and Verdicts
1. Gustavo Reyes-Gonzalez v. Caesarstone USA, Cambria Company LLC, Color Marble Inc.
- Verdict: $52.4 million
- Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County
- Injury: Accelerated silicosis requiring oxygen therapy
- Breakdown: $4.4M economic damages, $18M non-economic damages, $30M punitive damages
- Trial Date: August 2024
2. Anonymous v. Caesarstone USA, Cambria Company LLC, EIDP Inc., Francini Inc.
- Settlement: $26 million
- Jurisdiction: Orange County
- Injury: Fatal silicosis after 12 years of exposure
- Outcome: Wrongful death claim, lifetime care costs, family compensation
- Filed: April 2025
3. Miguel A. v. Caesarstone USA, Stone Distributors Inc.
- Settlement: Confidential (estimated $6–8 million)
- Jurisdiction: San Bernardino County
- Injury: Chronic silicosis with oxygen dependency
- Status: Pre-trial resolution
- Filed: May 2025
4. Jose M. v. Caesarstone USA (Class Action – Proposed)
- Estimated Fund: $18.5 million
- Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County
- Injury: Early-stage silicosis among 40+ workers
- Status: Class certification pending
- Filed: July 2025
5. Rafael G. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $7.2 million
- Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County
- Injury: Advanced silicosis with permanent disability
- Status: Pre-trial settlement
- Filed: June 2025
6. Carlos T. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $9.1 million
- Jurisdiction: Orange County
- Injury: Silicosis progressing to lung cancer
- Outcome: Structured settlement for lifetime care
- Filed: August 2025
7. Arturo D. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $5.6 million
- Jurisdiction: San Diego County
- Injury: Silicosis with neurological complications
- Status: Expert depositions scheduled
- Filed: October 2025
8. Luis R. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $3.8 million
- Jurisdiction: San Diego County
- Injury: Moderate silicosis, lost wages
- Status: Resolved through mediation
- Filed: September 2025
9. Class Action – Central Valley Fabricators
- Settlement: $22 million
- Jurisdiction: Fresno County
- Injury: Chronic silicosis among 60+ workers
- Status: Settlement fund established
- Filed: March 2025
10. Javier M. v. Caesarstone USA
- Verdict: $11.4 million
- Jurisdiction: Riverside County
- Injury: Accelerated silicosis, hospice care
- Breakdown: Jury award for pain, suffering, and medical costs
- Trial Date: February 2025
11. Ernesto V. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $6.3 million
- Jurisdiction: Ventura County
- Injury: Silicosis with pulmonary hypertension
- Status: Finalized settlement
- Filed: January 2025
12. Daniel P. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $4.1 million
- Jurisdiction: Kern County
- Injury: Early-stage silicosis, career loss
- Status: Closed
- Filed: December 2024
13. Marco L. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $5.9 million
- Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County
- Injury: Silicosis with PTSD and anxiety
- Status: Resolved
- Filed: November 2024
14. Group Claim – Inland Empire Fabricators
- Settlement: $14.2 million
- Jurisdiction: San Bernardino County
- Injury: Mixed-stage silicosis (25 workers)
- Status: Group settlement finalized
- Filed: April 2025
15. Tomas G. v. Caesarstone USA
- Settlement: $10.7 million
- Jurisdiction: Orange County
- Injury: Fatal silicosis, dependent care costs
- Outcome: Posthumous claim filed by family
- Filed: February 2025
Legal Claims Against Caesarstone
Plaintiffs across these cases have alleged:
- Failure to warn about the high silica content and dust hazards of engineered quartz
- Defective product design lacking adequate safety labeling or usage instructions
- Negligent distribution to fabrication shops without dust control protocols
- Willful violation of OSHA and Cal/OSHA silica exposure standards
- Causation of irreversible lung damage and premature death
These claims are supported by occupational health experts, industrial hygienists, and pulmonary specialists.
Implications for Future Litigation
The scale and severity of these settlements suggest:
- Caesarstone and other artificial stone manufacturers face escalating liability
- Workers in fabrication, installation, and construction roles may qualify for compensation
- Class actions and coordinated civil actions are gaining traction in California and beyond
- Medical monitoring funds and workplace reform mandates may accompany future resolutions
Conclusion
The top Caesarstone lawsuit settlements in 2025 reflect a growing reckoning with the health hazards of engineered stone fabrication. As more workers come forward with silicosis diagnoses, the legal and ethical accountability of manufacturers like Caesarstone continues to intensify.
At The Law Office of Melinda J. Helbock, A.P.C., we represent victims of silica exposure with precision, compassion, and strategic clarity. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with silicosis after working with Caesarstone products, we are here to help you understand your legal options and pursue full compensation.d one has been diagnosed with silicosis after working with Caesarstone products, we are here to help you understand your legal options and pursue full compensation.
References
- Brayton Purcell LLP. (2025, March 12). Landmark results against artificial stone manufacturers total over $78 million. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/landmark-results-against-artificial-stone-manufacturers-total-over-78-million-for-workers-with-fatal-silicosis-302399277.html
- Stone Update. (2024, August 13). L.A. jury finds $52.4 million in damages in silicosis case. https://stoneupdate.com/l-a-jury-finds-52-4-million-in-damages-in-silicosis-case/
- Lawsuit Information Center. (2025, March 26). Silicosis lawsuit settlement amounts. https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/silicosis-lawsuit-silica-exposure-attorneys.html
- TorHoerman Law. (2025, September 15). Silicosis lawsuit settlement amounts. https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/silicosis-lawsuit/silicosis-lawsuit-settlement-amounts/
- US Mesothelioma Law. (2025, January 19). Recent U.S. silicosis settlements. https://www.usmesotheliomalaw.com/blog/recent-us-silicosis-settlements/
- Daily Journal. (2025, April 29). LA County court seeks to coordinate 80 silicosis lawsuits. https://www.dailyjournal.com/article/385182-la-county-court-seeks-to-coordinate-80-silicosis-lawsuits
- Public Health Watch. (2025, February 7). California introduces online dashboard to track silicosis cases. https://publichealthwatch.org/2025/02/07/california-introduces-online-dashboard-to-track-silicosis-cases/
