Minnesota Countertop Silicosis Lawsuit
Updated March 2026
Minnesota At a Glance
- Statute of Limitations: 4 years
- SOL Type: Discovery rule applies
- Workers' Comp: Minnesota workers' compensation does not bar a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers.
- State Bar: Minnesota Bar Association →
- Major City: Minneapolis
- Major City: St. Paul
- Major City: Rochester
Filing Deadline in Minnesota
Minnesota has a 4-year statute of limitations for product liability claims. The discovery rule applies to latent occupational diseases.
⚠️ Important: Many workers don't connect their lung disease to engineered stone until years after exposure. Under the discovery rule, your deadline may start from when you discovered the connection. Don't assume you've missed your window — consult an attorney.
Workers' Compensation & Your Lawsuit Rights in Minnesota
Minnesota workers' compensation does not bar a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers.
You can pursue both workers' compensation benefits and a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers simultaneously in most cases. An attorney can advise on coordination rules specific to Minnesota.
Do You Qualify? — Minnesota Stone Workers
To have a viable silicosis claim in Minnesota, you generally need to show:
- You worked with engineered stone countertops — cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or fabricating
- You have been diagnosed with silicosis, PMF, lung cancer, or another occupational lung disease — or have significant respiratory symptoms after fabrication work
- You were not adequately warned about silicosis risks or provided proper respiratory protection
- You are within Minnesota's 4-year filing window (discovery rule may extend this)
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Check My Eligibility →Frequently Asked Questions — Minnesota
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Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Minnesota's statute of limitations for product liability claims. It is not legal advice. Individual deadlines and eligibility depend on specific facts that only a licensed Minnesota attorney can evaluate. Your immigration status does not affect your rights.