Consent Judgment

July 30, 2015
Citizen enforcer John Moore and Gibson Overseas, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 30, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Moore alleged that Gibson Overseas, Inc. (“Gibson”) sold products with soft touch vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
Kitchen & Dining
DEHP
July 31, 2015
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Rotary Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on July 31, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Rotary Corporation (“Rotary”) sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Patio & Garden
DEHP
July 29, 2015
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Jack’s Mfg., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 29, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Jack’s Mfg, Inc. (“Jack’s”) sold riding crops with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
DEHP
July 17, 2015
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Best Chairs, Inc. (“Best”) were resolved on July 17, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, Englander alleged that Best sold products with foam-cushioned components containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”)...
Residential Furniture
TDCPP
July 7, 2015
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Acme Furniture Industry, Inc. (“Settling Defendant”) were resolved on July 7, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, Englander alleged that Settling Defendant sold products with foam-cushioned components containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-...
Residential Furniture
DEHP, TDCPP
July 20, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Eden Foods, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 20, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Eden Foods, Inc. (“Eden”) sold hijiki type dried seaweed containing arsenic in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.   As part of the...
Food & Grocery
Arsenic
July 1, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Building Materials Holding Company executed a Consent Judgment on July 1, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Building Materials Holding Company (“BMC”) sold tape measures with vinyl/PVC straps and grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
Hand Tools
DEHP
July 10, 2015
On July 10, 2015, the parties involved in the case Held v. Normark Corporation executed a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Normark Corporation (“Normark”) sold fishing tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Fishing & Hunting
DEHP
July 6, 2015
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Artland, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 6, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Artland, Inc. (“Artland”) sold drinking glasses with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.   As part of...
Kitchen & Dining, Tableware
Lead
July 9, 2015
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. The Lincoln Electric Company, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on July 9, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that The Lincoln Electric Company (“Lincoln”) and J.W. Harris Company, Inc. (“JW”) (collectively, “Settling Defendants”) sold pliers with vinyl/PVC grips...
Hand Tools
DEHP, Lead