An In-Depth Look at Ohio's Enactment of Silica/Mixed Dust Legislation
by Rick Schuster, Esq. and Gary Saalman, Esq.




About the Authors photo-1Rick Schuster ([email protected] ) testified on behalf of proponents of the silica law in the Ohio General Assembly.

photo-2Rick and Gary Saalman ([email protected]) are partners at Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP and represent product, premises and equipment manufacturers in silica, mixed-dust and asbestos cases in Ohio.


Landmark silica and mixed dust legislation was signed into law by Ohio Governor Taft on June 2, 2004. The new law may be a template for other states seeking to avoid a tsunami of silica cases. The key provisions of House Bill 342 prohibit silicosis and …






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