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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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Low Testosterone Diagnosis: Are Current Testing Methods Substantial?
Since 2000, the number of American men taking testosterone replacement therapy has quadrupled. More than 5 million prescriptions were written for testosterone therapy in 2011 alone. Men experience a decline in natural… Read More
Louisiana Jury Orders Actos Manufacturer to Pay $9 Billion
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and Eli Lilly & Co. have been ordered to pay a total of $9 billion in punitive damages in connection to the diabetes drug Actos. A Louisiana jury found… Read More
Global Asbestos Awareness Week Begins Today
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating April 1-7, 2014 as Global Asbestos Awareness Week. This week is an opportunity to spread awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Investigates Legal Rights of Car Owners Impacted by GM Recall
Illinois and Missouri residents who have owned or leased one of the vehicles related to the recall of General Motor cars with ignition problems may be able to hold the automaker accountable… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: March 2014
At the Firm, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to providing you with the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news to keep you up to date. Below is a short list of some of… Read More
New Video Sums Up Simmons Hanly Conroy Mission
Many people think asbestos has been banned in the United States. Sadly, it has not. Mesothelioma is still diagnosed in people across the country every year and helping these victims is one… Read More
Consolidation of Lipitor Lawsuits to Streamline Process
Currently 56 personal injury claims regarding Lipitor have been filed. More than 170 similar federal cases are pending in more than 40 districts before 100 different judges. As a result, the U.S.… Read More
National Environmental Group Files Suit Against Ameren
Sierra Club, a national environmental group, has sued the St. Louis-based utility company Ameren over “thousands of violations of federal clean air laws.” The group is asking the court to levy financial… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Congratulates 2014 Asbestos Awareness Conference Award Winners
The 10th annual ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference is scheduled from April 4 to 6, 2014. The conference will feature more than 30 prominent experts and asbestos victims from around the world… Read More
FDA Runs First Widespread Quality & Safety Evaluation on Generic Drugs
More than 80 percent of prescription drugs in the U.S. are being tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its first widespread safety and quality evaluation. The effort will examine… Read More
