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- Jeff Rose, a 55-year-old grandfather from Georgetown, Kentucky, developed silicosis from cutting quartz countertops in stone fabrication.
- His son Skyler Rose also contracted silicosis from inhaling silica dust.
- The Roses’ case is part of rising worker silicosis cases prompting industry to seek legal immunity from Congress.
- Industry representatives say the issue lies in the cutting process, not the quartz product, while lawmakers warn lawsuits could threaten a $30 billion industry.
