Civil penalties

November 21, 2018
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Ancient Graffiti, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 21, 2018.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Ancient Graffiti, Inc. (“Ancient Graffiti”) sold glass rain gauges with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Patio & Garden
Lead
November 5, 2018
The parties involved in the case Held v. Uriah Products, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on November 5, 2018.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Uriah Products, LLC (“Uriah”) sold alligator clip covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
Electrical
DEHP
November 1, 2018
On November 1, 2018, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company (“Vaughan & Bushnell”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Vaughan & Bushnell sold safety glasses with nose pads containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
Security
DEHP
October 29, 2018
On October 29, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Alliance Sports Group, L.P. (“Alliance Sports”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Alliance Sports sold sport/safety glasses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
DEHP
October 31, 2018
On October 31, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Interline Brands, Inc. (“Interline”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Interline sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Home Improvement
DEHP
October 22, 2018
The parties involved in the case Held v. Radians, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 22, 2018.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Radians, Inc. (“Radians”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components  containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
Apparel
DEHP
October 1, 2018
On October 1, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party ToolPro, Inc. (“ToolPro”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that ToolPro sold vinyl/PVC spring clamp grips containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Hand Tools
DEHP
September 26, 2018
On September 18, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Boss Tech Products, Inc. (“Boss”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Boss sold vinyl USB cords and phone chargers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Cables
DEHP
August 31, 2018
 On August 31, 2018, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (“Dick's Sporting Goods”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Dick's Sporting Goods sold vinyl/PVC golf bag rain hoods containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
Golfing
DEHP
August 10, 2018
On August 10, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Berkshire Fashions, Inc. (“Berkshire”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Berkshire sold vinyl components in or on hats or caps containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Apparel
DEHP