Hand Tools

July 5, 2017
On July 5, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Gino Development, Inc. (“Gino”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Gino sold products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part...
Hand Tools
DEHP
June 11, 2010
On June 11, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ACCO Brands Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Kole Imports ("Kole") sold vinyl coated paper fasteners, vinyl coated measuring tapes, and vinyl coated craft wire containing the heavy metal lead in...
Lead
May 31, 2017
On May 31, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Fascinations, Inc. (“Fascinations”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Fascinations sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Hand Tools
DEHP
November 17, 2015
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Pull’R Holding Company executed a Consent Judgment on November 17, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Pull’R Holding Company (“Pull’R”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Hand Tools
DEHP
March 2, 2017
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Hunter’s Specialties, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Hunter’s Specialties, Inc. (“HSI”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Hand Tools, Hunting
DEHP
February 23, 2017
On February 23, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Standard Motor Products, Inc. (“Standard”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Standard sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape and vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Hand Tools, Home Improvement
DEHP
December 28, 2016
On December 28, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Groupe SEB (“Groupe SEB”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Groupe SEB sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Hand Tools
DEHP
December 6, 2016
On December 6, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Everhard Products, Inc. (“Everhard”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Everhard sold vinyl tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Hand Tools
DEHP
October 27, 2016
The parties involved in the case Moore v. TAP Plastics, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 27, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that TAP Plastics, Inc. (“TAP”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips and vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Hand Tools
DEHP
October 17, 2016
The parties involved in the case Held v. Pasco Specialty & Mfg, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 17, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held alleged that Pasco Specialty & Mfg, Inc.(“Pasco”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
Hand Tools
DINP