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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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How to Identify Materials that Contain Asbestos
Throughout the 1900s, asbestos products and building materials containing asbestos were used in the construction industry to create public buildings, offices, homes and other structures. Many homes, especially those built before 1980,… Read More
FACT Act Update: One-Sided Bill Remains a Threat to Asbestos Victims and Families
FACT Act Update: One-Sided Bill Remains a Threat to Asbestos Victims and Families Legislation Still Under Consideration in House of Representatives The so-called FACT Act (Furthering Asbestos Transparency Claims Act, House Resolution… Read More
ADAO to Attend Senate Staff Briefing in Washington, D.C. on Asbestos Impact
Recently, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced they would serve as a resource to the U.S. Congress for the fourth time at an upcoming Senate Staff Briefing. The briefing is titled… Read More
Acid Spill at Local High School Sends Three to Hospital
Local news source KMOV.com reported an incident that occurred on Wednesday, July 10 in northern St. Louis County. What was identified as an acid spill injured three and resulted in the evacuation… Read More
FDA To Revisit Rule Blocking Lawsuits Against Generic Drug Makers
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has indicated it might allow generic drug manufacturers to revise their products’ safety labels independent of their name brand counterparts. If this change is made, consumers harmed by… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: June 2013
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Browse recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning… Read More
DA Approves Liptruzet – Merck’s Combination of Zetia and Lipitor
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new cholesterol-lowering medication called Liptruzet. This drug combines two already existing medications. The first, Zetia, goes by the generic name ezetimibe and works by… Read More
A Real Life Super Hero: Janelle Bedel’s Fight Against Mesothelioma Cancer Inspires ‘Wonder’ Among Meso Community
Homegrown social media campaign grows rapidly in support of Wonder Woman with mesothelioma Today is Wonder Woman Day in Rushville, Indiana. The town’s mayor made the declaration Monday in honor of Rushville… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: May 2013
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Asbestos removed as athletes… Read More
Asbestos Legistation Update: Corporations Lobby for Legislative Protections While Thousands of U.S. Military Veterans Continue to Die from Asbestos Cancer
“If you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products, why not die from it.” Nearly 50 years ago, the Director of Purchasing for the Bendix Corporation, a part of… Read More