HOUSTON, TEXAS – Sullo & Sullo, LLP, a leading law firm based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce a $571 Million Dollar* legal victory in the case of "Gration v. Islamic Republic of Iran," a landmark lawsuit arising from the tragic bombing of the Khobar Towers apartment complex in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996.

What is Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer? Many studies have shown that women who have used talcum powder in the genital region for feminine hygiene purposes may have a much greater risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It is believed that the microscopic talc fibers travel through a woman’s reproductive system, landing in the ovaries where they embed themselves deep into the ovarian tissues. Once there, the talc fibers cause inflammation—a known cause of many types of cancers. Unfortunately, ovarian cancer is often not diagnosed until it is in later stages, therefore it can be more difficult to treat.

April 24, 2023 - Of the 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed every year in the U.S., only about 8,000 will live; overall, ovarian cancer has a five-year survival rate of 30 percent. The prognosis for any ovarian cancer diagnosis depends on the “staging” of the cancer. Doctors use a four-part staging method which includes the type of tumor, whether the ovarian cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, whether the cancer has metastasized, and the stage of the cancer.

April 18, 2023 - Attorney Andrew Sullo, along with associate attorneys Kathryn Mecredy and Jim Moriarty tried the case, which resulted in $15 million awarded for past and future pain and anguish, $25 million for past and future physical impairment, and $27 million for medical expenses. Nevaeh’s mother was additionally awarded $25 million for mental anguish, and $3.5 million for medical expenses. The case revolved around four-year-old Nevaeh Hall, who was improperly...

What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma results when asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body, forming cancerous tumors in the lining of the lungs or abdomen—or more rarely, the heart or testes. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma does not have a high rate of survival, although consulting a mesothelioma specialist can improve the prognosis in many cases. Treatments for mesothelioma usually include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy...