Jury Finds for 3M in Texas Silicosis Case -- UPDATED

ORANGE, Texas - A Texas jury has returned a verdict in favor of respirator defendant 3M Co. in a silicosis case, finding that two of the company's protective devices worn by the plaintiff were neither defective nor a cause of his alleged injuries. Gore v. American Optical Corp., et al., No. A020133-C (Texas Dist. Ct., Orange Cty.)

The Orange County District Court jury returned the verdict Oct. 24 after a week-long trial and a little more than a day and a half of deliberations. Jurors found that there was no design or marketing defect in the 3M 8710 and 8500 …