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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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Department of Defense Funds New Research in the Fight Against Mesothelioma
It’s seldom discussed, but one chief factor in asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma is military service. Until its ban in the 1970s, asbestos was used throughout the military installations and… Read More
Update from ADAO on Legislation to Ban Asbestos in the U.S.
In 2010 we are doubling our efforts to push legislation forward that would ban asbestos in the United States once and for all. Our first formal effort of the year began earlier… Read More
Mesothelioma Patient & Advocate Launches Third Miles for Meso in Florida
One of the firm’s friends, Larry Davis, recently hosted his very own Miles for Meso in Boca Raton, Florida. Larry is an avid runner who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma several years ago. Larry… Read More
Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Round-Up: February 2010
For many patients, the battle against mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos exposure takes place not only in the hospital room, but also in the courtroom. Doctors and medical professionals do… Read More
Methane Gas Exposure from Maryland Heights Landfill Raises Concerns
Over the last 24 hours reports from St. Louis area news outlets have surfaced about a methane gas exposure issue due to a defunct landfill in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The Missouri Pass… Read More
In Memory of Our Friend and Colleague, Peggie Castruita
Today our hearts go out to the family of Peggie Castruita, our friend and colleague, who passed away on Friday. Peggie joined the firm on June 27, 2001 and spent her years… Read More
Asbestos Litigation in California: Filling in the Facts
Last fall an article filled with half-truths reared its ugly head in the California Daily Journal, attacking the integrity of asbestos litigation in California. Half-truths are a dangerous animal. Fortunately, Gary Paul… Read More
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up: January 15, 2010 In the past few weeks, two major stories concerning asbestos exposure have appeared in the news. While it’s encouraging to see an international spotlight being… Read More
A Look Back on 2009
Working day-to-day, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. For that reason, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on all we’ve achieved this past year: the battles we’ve… Read More
ADAO Announces 6th Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference
Next spring our friends at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization will host their sixth annual conference in Chicago. We spoke with Linda Reinstein, Executive Director for ADAO, and she told us this… Read More
