posted on November 20, 2015
Mark Moorberg has filed a complaint against TFI, Inc. and Big Lots alleging violations of Proposition 65. Proposition 65 requires companies offering products for sale that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm to provide consumers with a health hazard warning. Moorberg alleges that TFI and Big Lots sold planners with vinyl/PVC covers that contained DEHP without a Proposition 65 warning. DEHP is known to the State of... full text
posted on November 16, 2015
Citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg has filed a complaint in Marin County Superior Court alleging that Liberty Glove violated Proposition 65 by selling vinyl/PVC gloves that contained DINP without a health hazard warning. DINP is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and companies offering products for sale that contain DINP must provide consumers with a “clear and reasonable” warning of the risk of exposure.
In addition to civil penalties, Moorberg seeks an injunction... full text
posted on November 11, 2015
Dr. Anthony E. Held, Dr. Whitney R. Leeman, and Laurence Vinocur have issued seven new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 to companies offering products such as sunscreen, handheld exercise weights, and children’s play tents in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm without the requisite health hazard warning. Our clients alleged that the companies’ products contain the phthalate chemical DEHP, which is known to... full text
posted on November 9, 2015
Mark Moorberg has filed a complaint in Marin County Superior Court alleging that Bentex Group has exposed citizens of California to the toxic heavy metal lead without the requisite health hazard warning.
Lead is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm, and under Proposition 65, companies offering products for sale that contain lead must provide consumers with a “clear and reasonable” warning of the risk of exposure.... full text
posted on November 2, 2015
Pottery Barn Kids has issued a recall of Avengers and Darth Vader themed stainless steel water bottles due to excessive lead levels in the gray paint on the exterior of the bottles, which violate the federal lead paint standard.
One water bottle features images of Thor, the Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man on the bottle; the other features images of Darth Vader and the Death Star from Star Wars. They were sold at Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, through the... full text
posted on October 30, 2015
Dr. Whitney R. Leeman has issued 13 new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 to companies offering products such as gloves, archery bows, and exercise armbands in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm without the requisite health hazard warning. Leeman alleges that the companies’ products contain the phthalate chemical DEHP or the heavy metal lead, which are known to the State to cause birth defects and other... full text
posted on October 28, 2015
Mark Moorberg has entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement with W.J. Deutsch & Sons in regards to alleged violations of Proposition 65. Moorberg alleged that WJD sold carrying cases that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warnings.
DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, and under Proposition 65 law, companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP must provide consumers... full text
posted on October 23, 2015
John Moore has issued 12 new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 to companies offering products such as gloves, headphones, and vinyl/PVC tubing in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm without the requisite health hazard warning. Moore alleges that the companies’ products contain the phthalate chemical DEHP, which is known to the State to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. The noticed companies... full text
posted on October 21, 2015
Dr. Anthony Held has successfully negotiated a settlement with Neiman Marcus in regards to “wired” earmuffs with vinyl/PVC cords that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP. Held alleged that Neiman Marcus offered these ear muffs for sale without the Proposition 65 warning that was required because the cords contained DEHP, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.
In addition to paying civil penalties, Neiman Marcus agreed... full text
posted on October 14, 2015
Dr. Anthony Held has successfully negotiated a settlement with Adenna, Inc. to resolve allegations that Adenna violated Proposition 65 by selling vinyl/PVC gloves that contained the phthalate chemical DINP without the requisite health hazard warning.
DINP is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and companies offering products for sale that contain DINP must, under Proposition 65 law, provide consumers with a “clear and reasonable” warning of the risk of exposure.
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