“On or about May 29, 2003, a proceeding entitled Jose Fragoso, et al. v. American Optical Corp., et al. was filed in the 404th Judicial District Court of Cameron County, Texas, by approximately 160 plaintiffs who alleged negligence and claimed unspecified damages for exposure to silica while working at an unspecified location. Nine similar lawsuits were filed on behalf of approximately 568 additional plaintiffs in the same county by the same law firm. The number of plaintiffs was subsequently reduced to approximately 268. JRMI has entered into a settlement agreement with all plaintiffs who have alleged claims against JRMI, and a dismissal is pending before the court.”