Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (“Wilson”) were resolved on June 26, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Wilson sold folders with synthetic leather covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
In the enforcement action Englander, et al. v. Z Gallerie, citizen enforcers Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Z Gallerie (“Z Gallerie”) were resolved on March 20, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander and Held alleged that Z Gallerie sold upholstered chairs with foam...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Crabtree & Evelyn, Ltd. (“Crabtree & Evelyn”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on March 19, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Crabtree & Evelyn sold toiletry bags with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Held v. GSI Outdoors, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 18, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that GSI Outdoors, Inc. (“GSI”) sold camping cookware with vinyl and/or PVC coated handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and flasks with leather wrapping...
Whistleblower John Moore resolved his allegations against the defendant Janco Distributors Inc. (“Janco”) in the enforcement action Moore v. Bliss Hammocks Inc.; Janco Distributors Inc., when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 17, 2013. Moore alleged that Janco sold exercise balls, yoga mats, and jump ropes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant General Parts International, Inc. and its subsidiary CPI Global Sourcing, Inc. (collectively “General Parts”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 8, 2013, which resolved Moore’s allegations that General Parts sold stools with vinyl coverings on the seats containing the phthalate...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Arlee Home Fashions, Inc. ("Arlee") entered into a Settlement Agreement on January 8, 2013, which resolved Moore's allegations that Arlee sold vinyl/PVC curtains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman v. Howard Berger Co. LLC executed an agreement on March 7, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendant Howard Berger Co. LLC (“Howard Berger”) sold hearing protection products with vinyl/PVC ear cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Settling party Nordic Group of Companies, Ltd. (“Nordic”) and citizen enforcer Russell Brimer entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on September 20, 2013, resolving Brimer’s allegations that Nordic sold portfolio cases containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and di-n-butyl phthalate (“DBP”) and...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Van’s Gourmet Gifts, Inc. (“Van’s”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on March 3, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Van’s sold vinyl/PVC wine totes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
