Jury Awards $33 Million Verdict Against Caesarstone in Silicosis Lawsuit

On October 23, 2026, a jury awarded $33 million to the family of plaintiffs Jose Luis Martir Navarro and Silvia Rebeca Gudiel Garcia in a lawsuit against Caesarstone Ltd. and Caesarstone USA, Inc. The jury found the companies liable for a product-liability design defect related to silicosis claims from artificial stone fabrication. The ruling rejected the companies' defenses concerning employer responsibility and third-party conduct, marking a significant legal challenge for Caesarstone regarding its high-crystalline-silica stone products.