'Lawsuits' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 15, 2012
FDA Label Requirements Fail Consumers Harmed by Generic Defective Drugs
Generic Drug Manufacturers Should Have a Duty to Warn Consumers of New Safety Concerns Generic drugs account for seventy-five percent of filled prescriptions. Buying generic saves money and, often, the drug is… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 21, 2012
Roxana Village Takes on Shell Oil, ConocoPhillips Over Chemical Contamination of Community
Yesterday our law firm filed suit on behalf of the Village of Roxana against Shell Oil Company, ConocoPhillips, and WRB Refining LP, alleging toxins such as benzene were released into the surrounding… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 3, 2012
Vioxx Settlement in Ohio
A November 23, 2011, Cleveland.com article reports that the state of Ohio will receive a $22.8 million settlement from the Merck, the manufacturer of the recalled drug Vioxx. This is according to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 3, 2011
“Standing” to Sue: Homeowners To Have Their Day in Court Against ‘Backdrop of National Housing Crisis’
Almost two years ago several homeowners filed lawsuits accusing eight major homebuilders of causing them serious financial injuries. These injuries came to light when the housing market crashed and these normal, responsible… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 6, 2011
Justice Department Publishes Amounts Received From False Marking Settlements
False marking claims have been in the news over the past year, as most intellectual property attorneys may well know. That’s because these kinds of cases have been launched to the forefront… Read More
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
