Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm

Synonyms

  • Birth Defects and (Other) Reproductive Harm
  • birth defects and reproductive harm
September 11, 2015
Paul Wozniak has negotiated a settlement with A.L. Schutzman Company that resolve allegations that the company violated Proposition 65 by selling glass jars with exterior decorations that contained the heavy metal lead without the requisite health hazard warning. Lead is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Proposition 65 requires that companies offering...
September 3, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Old World Industries, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 3, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Old World Industries, LLC (“Old World”) sold vinyl/PVC battery clamp cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
Emergency Kits
DEHP
August 27, 2015
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Taylor Precision Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 27, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Taylor Precision Products, Inc. (“Taylor”) sold glass shakers with exterior designs that contain lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Kitchen & Dining, Tableware
Lead
September 3, 2015
On September 3, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party New View Gifts and Accessories, Ltd. (“New View”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that New View sold photo frames with vinyl/PVC components and vinyl/PVC photo album covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Home Decor
DEHP, Lead
September 2, 2015
On September 2, 2015, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Bessey Tools, Inc, (“Bessey”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Wozniak had alleged that Bessey sold vinyl/PVC clamp grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Hand Tools
DEHP
September 2, 2015
Imagine Nation Books has issued a recall on its pink Giraffe Animal Purse due to lead paint on its zipper in excess of federal lead paint standards.  The purse resembles a pink stuffed animal giraffe with brown spots and a red zipper down its back.  The purses were sold at Imagine Nation Books dealers nationwide at book fairs held at corporate offices and hospitals...
July 27, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Dial Industries, Incorporated, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on July 27, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Dial Industries, Incorporated and Dial Manufacturing, Inc. (collectively, “Dial”) sold vinyl/PVC keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Home Improvement
DEHP
August 27, 2015
On August 27, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling parties Vogue Industries Limited Partnership and Safety Flag Co. of America, A Division of Vogue Industries (collectively, “Vogue”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that Vogue sold safety vests with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate...
Apparel
DEHP
September 1, 2015
John Moore has filed a complaint in San Francisco County Superior Court alleging violations of California’s Proposition 65.  Proposition 65 requires that companies offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm must provide consumers with a health hazard warning....
August 28, 2015
Laurence Vinocur and Kikkerland Design have reached a settlement in regards to alleged violations of Proposition 65.  Proposition 65 requires companies offering products for sale in California that contain the phthalate chemical DEHP to provide consumers with a warning of the risks of exposure.  Vinocur alleges that Kikkerland sold earbud cords without the requisite...