'Lawsuits' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 23, 2010
Looking Back, Moving Forward
For me, December and the holiday season has always been a time to reflect on the past year. A time to remember the challenges we’ve overcome; the projects we’ve spearheaded; and the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 2, 2010
Toyota Deja Vu: Automaker Issues Another Recall For Brake Concerns
Toyota once again finds itself in the crosshairs of public and media outcry. It issued its 16th recall Oct. 22, 2010, which pushed the total number of vehicles recalled this year past… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 27, 2010
Vampire Definition Helps Settle Intellectual Property Infringement Case
Vampire pop culture recently contributed to a Simmons law firm client’s success in settling an on-going intellectual property infringement case. Hoodlums Welding Hoods is a small business that designs creative welding helmets.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 21, 2010
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
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 21, 2010
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
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 22, 2010
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
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 24, 2009
A Dramatic Turn and New Concerns About the Grace Asbestos Trial
It has been a few weeks since I’ve discussed the Grace trial in Libby, Montana. This week, it is my only topic. What was, to me, the most dramatic testimony presented recently… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 13, 2009
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
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 13, 2009
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
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 25, 2008
Prominent Lawyer from Sunshine State Gives Final Deposition While Dying Of Pleural Mesothelioma
Last week one of Florida’s most prominent attorneys, Milton Ferrell Jr., gave a 3-½ hour video deposition only one day before dying from mesothelioma at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In terrible anguish… Read More