Dozens Sued in Kentucky over Sandblaster's Alleged Silica-Related Death

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The latest in a string of recent silica lawsuits has been filed in Kentucky on behalf of a former sandblaster who died from his silica-related disease. Adams v. Air Liquide America, et al., No. (Ky. Cir. Ct., Jefferson Cty.).

Jerry Adams filed a complaint Nov. 3 in Jefferson County Circuit Court against more than two dozen defendants allegedly responsible for causing the death of Bryson Adams Jr.

Bryson Adams died at age 68 in McMinnville, Tenn., after years of sandblasting at various locations, requiring him to engage in activities that the defendants knew would expose him to …