Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits

NPRWednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:29:34 PM
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Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits
  • Safety experts are urging California to halt the cutting of quartz countertops, citing that it cannot be done safely, as workers in this industry are facing serious health risks, including fatalities. Concurrently, some lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban lawsuits from workers against quartz manufacturers, raising concerns about accountability and worker safety.
  • This development is significant as it highlights the ongoing conflict between worker protection and legislative measures that may limit legal recourse for injured employees, potentially impacting the health and safety standards within the quartz manufacturing industry.
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