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On April 30th in a letter to Senator Tom Dempsey after his veto of SB 572, Governor Jay Nixon expressed a willingness to sign legislation making the workers’ compensation system the “exclusive remedy” for Missouri victims of mesothelioma Read More »

Last week, an underground steam pipe insulated with asbestos split, tearing a hole in North 11th street in downtown St. Louis in close proximity to the St. Louis Convention Center. The ruptured pipe reportedly blasted steam four stories Read More »

As described in our previous post,  Governor Jay Nixon vetoed SB 572 on March 16. The Governor’s veto was an important step in safeguarding the due process rights of Missouri victims of mesothelioma and asbestos disease. The Missouri Read More »

The Missouri mesothelioma lawyers at The O’Brien Law Firm are pleased to inform our clients that Governor Jay Nixon vetoed SB 572 earlier today. Governor Nixon’s veto letter may be viewed at http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/pdf/2012/sb572veto.pdf. This veto is an important victory Read More »

Yesterday morning, SB 572 was passed by the Missouri House of Representatives. Of the one hundred and sixty three (163) members of the House, eighty seven (87) members voted to pass the Bill, while sixty eight (68) members Read More »