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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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Judge Rules Syngenta Corn Lawsuits to Proceed in Both Federal, State Courts
The federal corn multidistrict litigation against Syngenta over its marketing practices of genetically modified corn seed is progressing. In May, Judge John Lungstrum ordered that two of the hundreds of cases filed… Read More
New Estimate Shows Asbestos Kills More Americans Than Previous Estimates Showed
We know that mesothelioma is diagnosed in 3,000 Americans every year. We also know that there are many other diseases caused by asbestos – including asbestosis, lung cancer and others. In the… Read More
Real Mesothelioma Stories: Ellen Patton
Mesothelioma is known as a devastating disease that can progress quickly. Treatments for mesothelioma can be expensive because they are often highly specialized, and the financial burden can cause added stress to… Read More
Missouri Governor Signs Resolution Declaring Sept. 26 Mesothelioma Awareness Day
I’m excited to share that September 26 has officially been declared “Mesothelioma Awareness Day” in the state of Missouri. Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 4, which made the awareness day… Read More
Georgia Reporter’s Hidden Camera Finds FACT Act Supporter American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is Anything but “Transparent”
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is a secretive “charity” that is run and funded by large corporations that subsidize the involvement of state lawmakers. New insights from news reporter Brandon Keefe,… Read More
Lumber Liquidators Facing Class Action Lawsuit for High Formaldehyde Levels in its Laminate Flooring
Investigations have found that Lumber Liquidators’ Laminate Flooring products contain dangerous levels of formaldehyde. The investigations examined 150 boxes of the bamboo flooring and in all tests, the flooring failed to meet… Read More
How Much Does it Cost to File an Asbestos Lawsuit?
Nothing. With Simmons Hanly Conroy, it won’t cost you anything to file an asbestos lawsuit. We front every case. What does this mean for you? By pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit with our… Read More
ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference: Where Action and Awareness for Asbestos-Caused Diseases Unite
When Linda Reinstein and Doug Larkin first started the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization eleven years ago, they had no idea how much it would grow. In mid-April, the group hosted its 11th… Read More
How to Keep a Lookout for Asbestos During Spring Cleaning This Year
As a homeowner, you may be getting ready to start your spring cleaning for the year. This may include general home maintenance, like washing windows, cleaning out your garage, or getting your… Read More
Real Faces of Zofran Birth Defects: Arianah’s Story
You may be familiar with Zofran, an anti-nausea medication that is often prescribed off-label for women during pregnancy. Zofran has been linked to causing birth defects such as cleft lip, cleft palate,… Read More
