Judge Denies U.S. Silica Motion for Summary Judgment in Foundry Case

PHILADELPHIA - A state court judge has denied a statute of limitations motion for summary judgment in a case brought by a former foundry worker who defendant U.S. Silica said referred himself years ago to a doctor after becoming concerned that his lung condition was related to occupational dust exposure. Ross v. U.S. Silica, et al., No. 0112-4556 (Pa. Comm. Pls. Ct., Philadelphia Cty.).

Judge Norman Ackerman of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas issued the order Jan. 7, denying without comment U.S. Silica's summary judgment motion, which had been joined by four other defendants named in plaintiff Cleon …