The parties involved in the case Leeman, et al. v. Tractor Supply Company, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on March 16, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcers Whitney R. Leeman, Paul Wozniak, and Laurence Vinocur (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) alleged that Tractor Supply Company, Larin Corp., Plasticolor Molded Products, Inc., and Taylor Brands, LLC (...
On March 2, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Laurence Vinocur made against settling party Legends Furniture, Inc. (“Legends Furniture”). In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Legends Furniture sold chairs with upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Abad Foam, Inc. (“Abad Foam”) were resolved on March 2, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Abad Foam sold foam containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) intended for use as padding...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Best Buy Stores, L.P. (“Best Buy”) were resolved on January 21, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Best Buy sold upholstered furniture including ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Flexible Foam Products, Inc. (“Flexible Foam”) were resolved on January 13, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Flexible Foam sold foam used as padding in upholstered furniture and other consumer products containing the flame...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Vinocur v. Ace Bayou Corp., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 24, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot”) sold padded upholstered chairs containing the flame retardant chemical tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against settling party Guidecraft, Inc. (“Guidecraft”) were resolved on December 16, 2014, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Guidecraft sold upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Urban Home were resolved on October 31, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Urban Home sold padded upholstered furniture including ottmans with foam-cushioned components containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) and...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant KidCo, Inc. (“KidCo”) were resolved on November 6, 2014, when the parties executed an out-of-court settlement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that KidCo sold children’s travel beds with fabric containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
