Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm
Synonyms
- Birth Defects and (Other) Reproductive Harm
- birth defects and reproductive harm
December 1, 2014
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...
Anthony E. Held, Best Buy Co., Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Complaints, DEHP, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning
November 13, 2014
On November 13, 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 Kingsbridge International (“Kingsbridge”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Kingsbridge sold vinyl/PVC tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Hand Tools, Kingsbridge International, Proposition 65, Vinyl/PVC tape containing DEHP, Whistleblower
November 21, 2014
Just ahead of the holidays, Seasonal Specialties has certified to Russell Brimer and The Chanler Group that its LED lights and other string lights with PVC cables, vinyl/PVC greenery, and holiday ornaments manufactured in or distributed to California are now free of the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), and butyl benzyl phthalate...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Compliance Certification, DEHP, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action, Seasonal Specialties LLC
November 12, 2014
Citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Lisle Corporation (“Lisle”) executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on November 12, 2014. In this matter, Leeman alleged that Lisle sold vinyl/PVC mats, cushions, and headrests containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Lisle Corporation, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65, vinyl/PVC mats, cushions, and headrests containing DEHP, Whistleblower
November 6, 2014
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...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Cancer, Children’s travel beds with fabric containing TDCPP, Citizen Enforcer, KidCo, Inc., Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning, Reformulation, TDBPP, TDCPP, Tris, vendor notification, Whistleblower
October 24, 2014
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against defendants Dorel U.S.A., Inc., Dorel Industries, Inc., Dorel Asia Inc., Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., and Ameriwood Industries, Inc. (collectively “Defendants”) were resolved on October 24, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Moore alleged that Defendants sold foam-cushioned...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Cancer, Chairs with vinyl or faux leather components, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Dorel Asia Inc., Dorel Industries, Inc., Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., Dorel U.S.A., Inc., foam-cushioned upholstered chairs, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning, Reformulation, TDCPP, Tris, vendor notification, Whistleblower
September 25, 2014
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Bush Industries, Inc. (“Bush”) were resolved on September 25, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Bush sold upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”)...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Bush Industries, Inc., Cancer, Citizen Enforcer, Proposition 65, Residential Furniture, TCEP, TDCPP, Vinocur, Whistleblower
October 9, 2014
On October 9, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Paul Wozniak made against settling party Eze-Lap Diamond Products, Inc. (“Eze-Lap”). In this matter, Wozniak alleged that Eze-Lap sold metal diamond sharpeners containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Eze-Lap Diamond Products, Inc., Hand Tools, Lead, Metal diamond sharpeners containing lead, Proposition 65, Whistleblower
October 14, 2014
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Trademark Games, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 14, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney Leeman alleged that Trademark Games, Inc. (“Trademark Games”) sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery, Trademark Games, Inc., Whistleblower
August 12, 2014
Client John Moore has negotiated an agreement with Norwood Promotional Products in connection with alleged violations of Proposition 65. Moore alleged that Norwood manufactured, imported, distributed, sold, and/or offered for sale in California backpacks and duffel bags containing di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), both chemicals known to...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, DBP, DEHP, John Moore, Norwood Promotional Products, LLC, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action
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