Hand Tools

May 15, 2019
On May 15, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Bondhus Corporation (“Bondhus”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Bondhus sold vinyl tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Hand Tools
DEHP
May 2, 2019
On May 2, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Wilde Tool Co., Inc. (“Wilde Tool”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Wilde Tool sold vinyl tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Hand Tools
DEHP
January 19, 2019
On January 19, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party K & S Precision Metals Co. (“K & S”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that K & S sold vinyl tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Hand Tools
DEHP
December 27, 2018
On December 27, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Streamline Importing Inc. (“Streamline”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Streamline sold vinyl/PVC tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Hand Tools
DEHP
December 13, 2018
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Tierra-Derco International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 13, 2018.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Tierra-Derco International, Inc. (“Tierra-Derco”) sold products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
Hand Tools, Toys & Games
DEHP
November 27, 2018
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Kencove Farm Fence, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 27, 2018.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Kencove Farm Fence, Inc. (“Kencove”) sold tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
Hand Tools
DEHP
October 1, 2018
On October 1, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party ToolPro, Inc. (“ToolPro”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that ToolPro sold vinyl/PVC spring clamp grips containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Hand Tools
DEHP
March 15, 2018
On July 19, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Great Neck Saw, Inc. (“Great Neck”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Great Neck sold tool pouches with vinyl/PVC components containing di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and insulated electrical wires with exterior materials that contain DEHP in the...
Hand Tools
DEHP
May 29, 2018
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Airgas USA, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 29, 2018.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Airgas USA, LLC (“Airgas”) sold vinyl/PVC tool pouches and telescopic mirrors containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and/or the heavy metal lead in the...
Hand Tools
DEHP, Lead
July 17, 2018
On July 17, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Shaghal Ltd. (“Shaghal”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Shaghal sold vinyl/PVC tools containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
Hand Tools
DEHP