Whitley Law Firm is an essential business, and we understand that legal matters can require in-person meetings. Our Raleigh and Kinston offices are open, but we have heightened safety precautions to do our part in minimizing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protecting our clients, team members, and their loved ones. Face coverings are …
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FDA Recalls Zantac Tablets Over Probable Carcinogen Found in Drug
Earlier this month the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall statement on Ranitidine tablets after unacceptable levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) were found in the tablets. Ranitidine tablets are commonly sold under the brand names of Zantac or Wal-Zan. NDMA has been identified as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health …
Massachusetts Lawyer General Sues Juul Labs Inc
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is suing Juul Labs Inc. for their part in creating a public health crisis in Massachusetts, saying she wants the company that “started it all” held responsible. Healy claims that Juul has been using marketing techniques that target young people, such as recruiting celebrities that they look up to, placing …
Weight Loss Drug Pulled From Market After Being Linked to Cancer
The FDA recently issued a request for the manufacturer of the weight loss drug Belviq and Belviq XR (Lorcaserin) to be voluntarily pulled from the market after a safety clinical trial showed increased occurrences of cancer. In January of this year, the FDA announced that they would be reviewing the drug, as they had some …
Caroline Takes Flight
Where has the Whitley Advantage taken you? Soon, it will take Caroline above the clouds! Caroline is a 13-year-old aspiring pilot who has a “strong heart and passion for aviation.” She shares how she has loved flying since she was a baby, but now it has grown into something she wants to pursue as a …
UNC Children’s Hospital Toy Drive
Earlier this week, we received heartbreaking news that Sandi’s father, Jerry, passed away. Sandi, our passionate Office Manager, has always attributed her extreme work ethic to him and loved him dearly. Read his obituary here. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests we remember Jerry by doing a kind act for a child or to …
Durham Housing Complex Linked to Cases of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A Durham, North Carolina public housing complex has recently been placed under investigation for its notably poor housing conditions. The complex, McDougald Terrace, has failed inspections by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development since 2018, resulting in the hospitalizations of multiple residents. High levels of carbon monoxide were found in 50 of the …
Be Smart. Don’t Drink and Drive
We know that New Year’s Eve is an exciting day filled with festivities in Raleigh, N.C. On this day, many people choose to drink. If you decide to partake in this activity, please make sure you have somebody else drive you home. This will ensure your safety as well as the well-being of others who …
Smith & Nephew’s BHR Still Causing Injuries, Plaintiffs Allege
Smith & Nephew was an early medical device company in the U.S. to obtain approval for their metal-on-metal hip replacement system named the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) system. The ‘pure’ BHR resurfacing hip surgery was soon adapted into the R3 Acetabular Total Hip Replacement (R3) system that placed a metal liner between the cup and …
Johnson and Johnson Recall Baby Powder
On October 18, 2019, a single batch of baby powder made by Johnson and Johnson was voluntarily recalled. The FDA stated the product tested positive for asbestos, a known cancer-causing substance. In order to take “an abundance of caution”, J&J decided to recall 33,000 bottles of the product and handle damage control after. Johnson and …
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