HOW SAFE IS YOUR ELEVATOR?
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A popular brand of residential elevators has been recalled; stop-gap repairs may not sufficient to prevent falls
ELEVATOR RECALL
On October 25, 2018, the Waupaca Elevator Company recalled over 8,000 residential elevators due to a defect…
What You Need to Know About Vaping
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How Do E-Cigarettes Work?
E-cigarettes work by heating a liquid to produce an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs.
The liquid can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and…
3M Combat Earplug Cases Considered for Consolidation – Hearing Set for March 28
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The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation will hear arguments on March 28, 2019, in Washington, DC about whether to transfer the cases filed against 3M in various U.S. district courts to the District of Minnesota for pretrial…
What to Do If You’ve Suffered Hearing Loss Due to Military-Issued 3M Earplugs
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We appreciate the sacrifice our soldiers make to protect our freedoms. Many of them return from war zones with life-altering injuries, but whenever possible, we want to protect them from such harm. To knowingly send soldiers into battle with…
More than 207 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Outbreak in North Carolina
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Before you eat any eggs this weekend, be sure to find out exactly where they came from. Resulting from the recent salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 30 people along the Eastern Seaboard, Rhine Law Firm, P.C., is…
Should I Be Concerned About My Metal Hip Replacement?
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That depends on when your replacement was performed, as well as the exact materials used. Some metal hips do not show signs of other medical issues.
But if you have a metal-on-metal or MoM hip replacement, which was common in North Carolina…
Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Defective Drugs & Medical Devices, Defective Products
“A sprinkle a day keeps the odor away…Have you had your sprinkle today?” So went the 1980s jingle for Johnson & Johnson’s Shower to Shower, a talcum powder-based product women were advised to use to prevent “feminine odor.”…
Roundup – Bad for Weeds AND People
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Yes, it’s the dead of winter, but it won’t be long until spring will be in the air and suburbanites and groundskeepers all over the Tar Heel State will be anxious to make their lawns green and weed-free again. At the same time, farmers…
General Motors CEO Admits Fault, Discusses Dangerous Product
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It is rare that a large corporation, and especially its CEO, will admit liability and own up to mistakes. However, the CEO of General Motors recently did just that. North Carolina readers may be interested in learning about how the company…