On September 3, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant UNCAS Manufacturing Company ("UNCAS") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that UNCAS sold vinyl photo keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On June 24, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Two's Company, Inc. ("Two's Company") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Two's Company sold vinyl keychains and shopping totes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in...
On October 16, 2009, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Swibco, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Swibco, Inc. ("Swibco") sold vinyl zipper pulls and key rings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On June 23, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Stephen Joseph, Inc. (“Stephen Joseph”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Stephen Joseph sold children’s vinyl coin holder keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On May 27, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Rico Industries, Inc. (“Rico Industries”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Rico Industries sold soft vinyl products imprinted with sports team logos containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
On May 16, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Hunter Mfg., LLP (“Hunter”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Hunter sold vinyl charm keyrings/keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On February 5, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. HMS Host Corporation; HMS Host USA, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendants, HMS Host Corporation and HMS Host USA, Inc. ("HMS"), sold keychains with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2...
On March 4, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant F.A.F., Inc. ("F.A.F") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that F.A.F. sold novelty items made from soft plastic (including children's keychains and jewelry) containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On August 3, 2009, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. John Hinde Curteich, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant John Hinde Curteich, Inc. ("John Hinde") sold key rings, mugs, piggy banks, drink bottles, and door plaques containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On May 5, 2009, citizen enforcers Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and Russell Brimer and settling defendant Creata (USA) Inc. (“Creata”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer’s allegations that Creata sold mugs with colored artwork or designs containing the heavy metal lead and Held’s allegations that Creata sold...
