All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 2, 2024
ADAO and IAFF Fight for Asbestos Ban During National Cancer Prevention Month
On February 1, 2024, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), launched a new campaign to broadcast the dangers of asbestos and urge… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 22, 2024
History of Asbestos, Pt. 2: Asbestos in the Middle Ages
In our last post on the history of asbestos, we explored how ancient civilizations made use of this seemingly unthreatening fibrous mineral. Centuries ago, before asbestos was found to be the primary… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 7, 2024
History of Asbestos, Pt. 1: Asbestos in the Ancient World
It’s hard to believe asbestos was only recognized to be toxic a little over a century ago. This naturally occurring mineral was already being mined when the Great Pyramids were built, and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 15, 2023
International Association of Fire Fighters Urges Congress to Pass Asbestos Ban
Despite being banned in more than 70 countries, asbestos remains legal in the United States — but the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act seeks to change this. ARBAN calls for… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 25, 2023
How Filing a Mesothelioma Claim Helped U.S. Navy Veteran Walter Twidwell
When Walter Twidwell first joined the U.S. Navy in 1954, he, like so many others alongside him, had no idea how his nearly 20 years of devoted service would impact his health… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 18, 2023
EPA’s New Asbestos Reporting Rule: One More Step Toward Corporate Accountability
On July 6, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule requiring manufacturers and importers to provide detailed information on their asbestos usage over the past four years. The rule… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 13, 2023
Olin Corporation Supports EPA’s Proposed Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos
On April 4, 2023, Olin Corporation — one of the few manufacturers still using and importing asbestos in the United States — wrote a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 22, 2023
Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) Launches Virtual Day of Action
On March 23, 2023, the Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) — the largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure — launches its inaugural Virtual Day of Asbestos Awareness and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 17, 2023
What to Know About the February 2023 Updates to Philips CPAP Recall
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of reworked Philips Respironics machines due to silicone foam deterioration that, if inhaled, could cause cancer, organ damage and even death.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 17, 2023
Tesla Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Beta Recalled for Risk of Crashes
On February 16, 2023, Tesla confirmed a recall of more than 362,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Full Self-Driving Beta software. The recall comes after years of investigations into Tesla vehicle crashes and… Read More