Facing hundreds of lawsuits by sick California workers, a major manufacturer of artificial stone and other industry representatives… testified this week for a bill in Congress that would shield them from liability. KQED’s Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.

<p>Facing hundreds of lawsuits by sick California workers, a major manufacturer of artificial stone and other industry representatives&hellip; testified this week for a bill in Congress that would shield them from liability. KQED&rsquo;s Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>