California Proposition 65

Held Negotiates Settlement with Red Steer Glove Company

Submitted by mma on December 19, 2014
December 19, 2014
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Dr. Anthony Held has negotiated a settlement with Red Steer Glove Company in connection to allegations that the company sold gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) without the requisite health hazard information.  DEHP is a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, and under Proposition 65 law companies offering products for sale in California that contain such chemicals must provide consumers with a “clear and reasonable” warning of their exposure risk.

In addition to civil penalties, Red Steer has agreed to sell only products in California that have been reformulated to be virtually free of DEHP.  Should Red Steer provide certification that all their gloves qualify as reformulated, Dr. Held has agreed to waive a portion of the civil penalties.

See the case summary on our website for more information: Held v. Red Steer Glove Company.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings. The Chanler Group has represented citizen enforcers of Proposition 65 for more than twenty years.

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Leeman Negotiates Settlement with Gekkeikan Sake Re: Lead in Sake Glasses

Submitted by mma on December 16, 2014
December 16, 2014
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Dr. Whitney Leeman has reached a settlement with Gekkeikan regarding the sale of sake glasses and glass decanters with exterior decorations that allegedly contained the heavy metal lead, without the requisite Proposition 65 warning.  Proposition 65 prohibits companies from offering products for sale that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm, such as lead, without providing consumers with a health hazard warning.

In addition to paying civil penalties, Gekkeikan has agreed not to sell any sake glasses or glass decanters with exterior decorations unless they are virtually free of lead.

For more information, see the case summary on our website: Leeman v. Gekkeikan Sake (U.S.A.), Inc.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings. The Chanler Group has represented citizen enforcers of Proposition 65 for more than twenty years.

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Wozniak Files Complaint Against Dollar General Re: DEHP in Various Products

Submitted by mma on December 12, 2014
December 12, 2014
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TCG client Paul Wozniak has filed a complaint against Dollar General Corporation to enforce the California public’s right to be informed of the health hazards caused by exposures to the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and the heavy metal lead in its products.  Wozniak alleges that Dollar General offered for sale vinyl/PVC storage baskets, vinyl/PVC pencil pouches, and tape measures with vinyl/PVC hand straps containing DEHP without the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65, as well as metal tape measures containing lead.

Wozniak seeks an injunction to prevent Dollar General from continuing to offer these products for sale without a “clear and reasonable” warning, in addition to civil penalties.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings. The Chanler Group has represented citizen enforcers of Proposition 65 for more than twenty years.

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Rite Aid Certifies to Brimer that Nozzles are Reformulated to be Lead-Free

Submitted by mma on December 10, 2014
December 10, 2014
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Rite Aid Corporation has certified to Russell Brimer and The Chanler Group that Rite Aid now sells only water sprayers with metal nozzles that are virtually lead-free.  As per the settlement agreement, Brimer has agreed to waive the final civil penalty.

Earlier this year, Brimer filed a complaint against Rite Aid alleging that it had violated California consumers’ right to know of the risks associated with being exposed to lead.  You can read more details of the settlement on our website at Brimer v. Rite Aid Corporation.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings. The Chanler Group has represented citizen enforcers of Proposition 65 for more than twenty years.

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Held Files Complaint Against Barron’s Educational Alleging DEHP in Book Covers

Submitted by mma on December 5, 2014
December 5, 2014
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Dr. Anthony Held has filed a complaint against Barron’s Educational Series in order to enforce the California public’s right to know of health hazards caused by exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) allegedly found in vinyl/PVC book covers sold by Barron’s.  DEHP is a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm, and under Proposition 65 law, companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP must provide consumers with a health hazard warning.

In addition to civil penalties, Held seeks an injunction to prevent Barron’s from manufacturing, distributing, or selling the products in California without a Proposition 65 warning.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings. The Chanler Group has represented citizen enforcers of Proposition 65 for more than twenty years.

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Held Files Complaint Against Best Buy Re: vinyl/PVC ID Cards and Charms

Submitted by mma on December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014
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Our client Dr. Anthony Held has filed a complaint versus Best Buy Co., Inc. alleging that the company failed to warn California citizens about the risks of exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) present in and on vinyl/PVC ID cards and charms.  DEHP is a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm, and under Proposition 65 law, companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP must provide consumers with a health hazard warning.

In addition to civil penalties, Dr. Held seeks an injunction to prevent Best Buy from manufacturing, distributing, or offering vinyl/PVC ID cards and charms for sale or use in California without a Proposition 65 warning.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings. The Chanler Group has represented citizen enforcers of Proposition 65 for more than twenty years.

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Held v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Submitted by chirst on December 1, 2014
Date: 
November 21, 2014
Industry Categories: 
Healthcare Products
Featured: 
No

The parties involved in the case Held v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on November 21, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that defendant Kimberly-Clark Corporation (“Kimberly-Clark”) sold hearing protection products with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.  

Case PDF: 
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Plaintiff: 
Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.
Defendant: 
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Type: 
Consent Judgment
Relief: 
Reformulation, Warnings
Monetary: 
$30,000-$39,999
Monetary Relief: 
Civil Penalties
Used By: 
Adults/Children
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Held v. Houston's, Inc.

Submitted by chirst on November 30, 2014
Date: 
November 18, 2014
Industry Categories: 
Furniture, Home Decorative, and Household Products
Featured: 
No

Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Houston’s, Inc. (“Houston’s”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on November 18, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Houston sold vinyl/PVC aprons containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.

Case PDF: 
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Plaintiff: 
Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.
Defendant: 
Houston's, Inc.
Type: 
Out-of-Court Settlement Agreement
Relief: 
Reformulation, Warnings
Monetary: 
$30,000-$39,999
Monetary Relief: 
Civil Penalties
Used By: 
Adults/Children
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Brimer v. Grand Star Industrial Limited

Submitted by chirst on November 29, 2014
Date: 
November 3, 2014
Industry Categories: 
Nail Polish & Cosmetic Products
Featured: 
No

The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Grand Star Industrial Limited executed a Consent Judgment on November 3, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Grand Star Industrial Limited (“Grand Star”) sold travel manicure sets with vinyl/PVC cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.  

Case PDF: 
application/pdf icongrandstar_ros.pdf
Plaintiff: 
Russell Brimer
Defendant: 
Grand Star Industrial Limited
Type: 
Consent Judgment
Relief: 
Reformulation, Vendor Notification
Monetary: 
$40,000-$49,999
Monetary Relief: 
Civil Penalties
Used By: 
Adults/Children
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Brimer v. Rite Aid Corporation

Submitted by chirst on November 29, 2014
Date: 
November 12, 2014
Industry Categories: 
Hardware, Woodworking Power/Machine and Hand Tools
Featured: 
No

The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Rite Aid Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on November 12, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Rite Aid Corporation (“Rite Aid”) sold water sprayers with metal nozzles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.  

Case PDF: 
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Plaintiff: 
Russell Brimer
Defendant: 
Rite Aid Corporation
Type: 
Consent Judgment
Relief: 
Reformulation, Warnings, Vendor Notification
Monetary: 
$50,000-$59,999
Monetary Relief: 
Civil Penalties
Used By: 
Adults/Children
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None
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