Defendant Says Gunsmith's Silica Claim Lacks Specific Information

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A silica defendant in Missouri has filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a case brought by former gunsmith and machinist, arguing that the complaint doesn't include information specific enough to defend the allegations. Herod v. Pangborn Corp., et al., No. 0716-CV36788 (Mo. Cir. Ct., Jackson Cty.).

In court papers filed recently in Jackson County Circuit, defendant Pangborn Corp. argues that David Herod is required to provide a more definite statement about his silica-related claim and injury or face dismissal.

Pangborn contends that Herod has failed to set forth facts in his complaint that …