NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The nationwide law
firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP is now investigating Anatabloc
lawsuit
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claims against Star Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ: STSI), Rock Creek
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), the
manufacturers and sellers of Anatabloc dietary supplements.
Anatabloc was recently the subject of a warning letter issued by
the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that asserted claims
regarding the ability of anatabine, a key ingredient the product,
to treat certain chronic and incurable medical conditions were
unfounded.
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"Our Firm is eager to hear from any consumer who purchased
Anatabloc dietary supplements. The allegedly misleading statements
used by Star Scientific to promote the sale of this product
may entitle those consumers to a refund of the purchase price, as
well as other damages," says Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationwide
law firm representing the victims of defective drugs and medical
devices. The Firm is currently offering free legal evaluations to
individuals who are interested in filing an Anatabloc lawsuit.
Anatabloc FDA Warning Letter
Anatabloc is manufactured by Star Scientific, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The product retails
for $99.00 per bottle, and is
available for sale at GNC, a nationwide chain of health and
wellness stores. A key ingredient in Anatabloc is anatabine,
which occurs naturally in cauliflower, eggplant, potatoes, and
tomatoes,
On December 20, 2013, the FDA
issued a warning letter to Star Scientific which took issue with
statements made by the company regarding anatabine's
anti-inflammatory properties, specifically its purported ability to
mitigate inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's
disease and traumatic brain injury. The FDA warning letter also
characterized anatabine as a new drug that requires approval by the
FDA.
On December 31, the FDA released a
Consumer Alert that specifically noted the warning letter issued to
Star Scientific. The purpose of the Alert was to caution the public
about companies which offer untested, unproven and possibly
dangerous products that claim to prevent, treat or cure concussions
and other traumatic brain injuries. According to the agency, these
products are not backed by scientific evidence that proves they are
safe or effective for such purposes.
Consumers who purchased Anatabloc dietary supplements may be
entitled to compensation from the manufacturers and sellers of this
product. To learn more about filing an Anatabloc lawsuit, please
visit Bernstein Liebhard LLP's website. To obtain a free
review of your case, please call (888) 340-4807.
About Bernstein Liebhard LLP
Bernstein Liebhard LLP is a New
York-based law firm exclusively representing injured persons
in complex individual and class action lawsuits nationwide since
1993, including those who have been harmed by dangerous drugs,
defective medical devices and consumer products. The firm has been
named by The National Law Journal to the "Plaintiffs' Hot List,"
recognizing the top plaintiffs' firms in the country, for the past
11 consecutive years.
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