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By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Several decades ago, a significant movement joint recommendation known as EJ-171 was adopted by the tile industry, borrowing principles from the concrete industry. The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) facilitated this integration, aiming to enhance the durability and stability of tile…
Silicosis Article #9 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Silica dust isn’t just a shop hazard, it’s a growing legal issue. Fabricators who work with engineered stone are facing increased scrutiny as more workers are diagnosed with silicosis, and lawyers are beginning to treat these cases the…
Silicosis Article #8 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Silicosis is no longer confined to the jobsite. The tentacles of exposure stretch beyond saws, grinders, and dust-filled shops, into homes, cars, laundries, and the very lives of unsuspecting family members. We’ve been on job sites. We’ve walked…
Silicosis Article #7 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) In most construction cases, exposure or failure is isolated, a single jobsite, a single product defect, a single injured party. Silicosis litigation tied to engineered stone is different. We’ve seen this firsthand: one slab, one saw, one shop,…
Silicosis Article #6 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) When we’re brought in to support silicosis or construction-related litigation, one of the first things we ask is, “What standard is being cited, and is it being applied correctly?” It’s a simple question. But too often, the answer is…
Silicosis Article #5 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) One of the most common mistakes we see in silicosis and construction litigation isn’t about what a lawyer does, it’s about when they do it. Waiting too long to involve your technical expert doesn’t just delay strategy. It…
Silicosis Article #4 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) In litigation, an expert report is more than a formality. It’s the backbone of your argument, the first impression for the court, and the first target in cross-examination. Yet too often, reports are rushed, vague, or overly confident,…
Silicosis Article #3 — By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) The phrase “the next asbestos” gets thrown around too often in litigation circles. But in the case of engineered stone, it may not be hyperbole, it might be an early warning. Across the country, attorneys are filing class actions and personal…
By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) A few years ago, during a visit to Israel, I witnessed something firsthand that I’ve thought about for years: the concept of digital photography began many thousands of years ago in the form of mosaics. This observation prompted me to explore the…
By Gil Chotam & Greg Andrews | National Tile and Stone Authority (NTSA) Glass tile has long been a favored choice for pools and water features due to its stunning beauty and versatility. Its popularity, however, comes with a significant challenge: the issue of discoloration under transparent and translucent glass tiles. This problem has plagued…