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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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Kay Quinn of KSDK Channel 5 News Interviews Mesothelioma Survivor Julie Gundlach
Kay Quinn, news anchor on KSDK News Channel 5, interviewed Julie Gundlach, a St. Louis native mesothelioma survivor, during the 5 o’clock newscast on Sept. 23. What was most touching was when… Read More
New Study Warns Meridia Weight Loss Pill Increases Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
People with heart disease who want to lose weight should avoid taking Abbott’s weight loss pill Meridia, according to a new study funded by the drug’s manufacturer. In Europe, the drug, known… Read More
It’s good to give green: SEF presents $210k to area charities
In the words of Abraham Lincoln, “when I do good, I feel good” and recently I couldn’t feel anything but good about the support the Simmons Employee Foundation provides to area charities.… Read More
Asbestos clinic gets surprise donation from Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation
A nationally recognized medical clinic in the small town of Libby, Montana, recently received a nice reminder that they’re not the only ones who think the work they do for patients with… Read More
BBC’s “Dangers in the Dust” asbestos investigation highlights “take home” asbestos exposure
At long last, we’re seeing some meaningful, in-depth media coverage surrounding asbestos exposure and the horrible diseases it causes, like mesothelioma. This is all courtesy of a collaboration between the BBC’s International… Read More
Avandia Stays on Market Despite Heart Attack Dangers
In a puzzling turn of events this week, an F.D.A. panel voted 20-12 to leave Avandia, from GlaxoSmithKline, on the market but with restrictions because of heart attack risks. Avandia was once the… Read More
Meso Foundation Symposium reminds me why I am a trial attorney
It never gets any easier. Every year I make my way to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation‘s annual symposium, and every year I’m reminded of why I do what I do. Each year,… Read More
Reuters article highlights need for asbestos awareness
Earlier this week, while skimming my newsfeeds, I happened upon an example of why you shouldn’t believe everything you read. Over the past year, several companies that knowingly manufactured products with asbestos… Read More
Simmons employee Amy Bourland honored as Woman of Distinction by YWCA
A longtime Simmons Hanly Conroy employee, Amy Bourland, was recently selected as one of the YWCA of Alton’s 2010 Distinguished Women. To be selected, a woman must demonstrate exemplary community service and advance… Read More
Antacid drugs linked to increased risk of bone fractures, FDA warns
Take a pill for heartburn and you could fracture a bone. While it won’t happen overnight, the FDA released a warning last week informing consumers that long-term use of such drugs, known as proton… Read More
