Cancer

June 15, 2017
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Staedtler-Mars Limited executed a Consent Judgment on June 15, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Staedtler-Mars Limited (“Staedtler”) sold vinyl/PVC cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and diisononyl phthalate (“DINP...
DEHP, DINP
May 26, 2017
The parties involved in the case Moore v. E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 26, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. (“E.T. Browne”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.   As...
Toiletries
Benzophenone
April 12, 2017
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Mafcote, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on April 12, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Mafcote, Inc. and Royal Consumer Products, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC poster carriers and vinyl lettering containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
Art Supplies
DEHP, DINP
April 6, 2017
The parties involved in the case Held v. CCA Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 6, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that CCA Industries, Inc. (“CCA”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.   As part...
Toiletries
Benzophenone
February 16, 2017
On February 16, 2017, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party PhotoMedex, Inc. (“PhotoMedex”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that PhotoMedex sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part of the...
Toiletries
Benzophenone
January 30, 2017
The parties involved in the case Held v. Korres USA Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on January 30, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Korres USA Ltd. (“Korres”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.   As part of...
Toiletries
Benzophenone
February 2, 2017
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. W.C. Redmon Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 2, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that W.C. Redmon Co., Inc. (“Redmon”) sold tent/shelter fabrics containing the flame retardant chemical tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State of...
Sports & Fitness
TDCPP
January 19, 2017
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party The Tao of Tea LLC (“Tao”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Tao sold dried teas containing naphthalene and lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part of the settlement, Tao agreed not...
Lead, Naphthalene