On February 25, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Dr. Whitney R, Leeman made against settling party Intertape Polymer Corp. (“Intertape”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Intertape sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 26, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. (“Johnson”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Citizen enforcer John Moore on February 24, 2015 executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement with settling party Standard Sales d/b/a Stansport Inc. (“Stansport”), resolving allegations that Stansport sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Bayco Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 13, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman alleged that Bayco Products, Inc. (“Bayco”) sold vinyl/PVC light bulb changer grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On January 26, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and Metra Electronics Corporation (“Metra”) executed a Consent Judgment. Moore alleged that Metra sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On January 23, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party Dunn-Edwards Corporation (“Dunn-Edwards”). In this matter, Held alleged that Dunn-Edwards sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Omaha Distributing Co. (“Omaha”) were resolved on January 15, 2015 when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. Brimer alleged that Omaha sold tape measures with grips and hand straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”), vinyl/PVC hand tool...
On December 11, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (“Mayhew”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Mayhew sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di-n-butyl phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Custom Accessories, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 9, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D alleged that Custom Accessories, Inc. (“Custom Accessories”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips and tape measures with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On November 19, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. (“Held”) made against settling party Best Buy Stores, L.P. (“Best Buy”). In this matter, Held alleged that Best Buy sold pliers with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
