Defense Verdict in Silica Case Filed by Ex-Foundry Workers

TYLER, Texas - A jury in Texas has found in favor of two silica defendants following a trial over allegations that their negligence caused several former foundry workers to develop silicosis. Bryant v. Hill & Griffith, Nos. 45215 and 45252 (Texas Cty Ct. of Law, Smith Cty.).

According to sources, the Smith County jury returned a verdict in favor of defendants U.S. Silica and Hill & Griffith on Oct. 18 after determining that the plaintiffs did not suffer from silicosis as they had alleged.

By the time the case went to verdict, just four plaintiffs remained. All were former employees …