Pennsylvania Countertop Silicosis Lawsuit
Updated March 2026
Pennsylvania At a Glance
- Statute of Limitations: 2 years
- SOL Type: Discovery rule applies
- Workers' Comp: Pennsylvania workers' compensation does not bar a separate product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers.
- State Bar: Pennsylvania Bar Association →
- Major City: Philadelphia
- Major City: Pittsburgh
- Major City: Allentown
Filing Deadline in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability claims. The discovery rule applies to latent occupational diseases like silicosis.
⚠️ 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania workers' compensation does not bar a separate 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 Pennsylvania.
Do You Qualify? — Pennsylvania Stone Workers
To have a viable silicosis claim in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania's 2-year filing window (discovery rule may extend this)
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Check My Eligibility →Frequently Asked Questions — Pennsylvania
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Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania attorney can evaluate. Your immigration status does not affect your rights.