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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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Remembering My Friend, 10-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Craig Kozicki

My heart is heavy. Last Wednesday my friend Craig Kozicki ended his 10-year battle against mesothelioma, leaving behind his dedicated wife and daughter, Shelly and Emily. Craig was a 10-year survivor of… Read More

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up: April 3, 2009

Asbestos and asbestos-related diseases are a worldwide problem. This blog largely addresses only those problems in the United States. However, this week we take a quick look at what is happening in… Read More

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up: March 27, 2009

This week’s collection of news stories provides contrasting ways government and industry can handle asbestos problems. They can hide asbestos problems, or ignore the problem and hope nobody ever finds out. Then,… Read More

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up: March 20, 2009

This week we’ve seen developments in the Libby trial and elsewhere that demonstrate how and why the legal system can be the last safe haven for victims of corporate greed. In the… Read More

Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Round Up – March 13, 2009

Unfortunately, there are some sad and disturbing stories hitting the news wire this week. In one instance, Chrysler literally stopped a funeral in progress to subpoena the funeral director for possession of… Read More

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up: March 6, 2009

This has been a big week for asbestos victims. The Grace trial in Montana continued as the jury heard expert medical testimony. Additionally, victims were given the opportunity to attend the trial.… Read More

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Round-Up: February 27, 2009

Over the past week asbestos has continued to disrupt projects, and mesothelioma has continued to claim lives. In Minnesota, former U.S. congressman Dennis Newinski died of mesothelioma. Ironically, Mr. Newinski was once… Read More

Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Roundup: February 20, 2009

This is our first edition of the Mesothelioma & Asbestos News Roundup. Our goal is to sift through the various items published about asbestos each week and provide you with what we… Read More

Is It Really Asbestos? Tracking Down the Truth About Home Asbestos Removal

Removing asbestos in your home is serious business that should only be handled by a professional asbestos abatement company. Most asbestos abatement companies are reputable, but just like any industry, there are… Read More

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Conference Set For Next Month

March will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) 5th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference. This year’s conference will be held in… Read More

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