Held

September 15, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. The Tranzonic Companies executed a Consent Judgment on September 15, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that The Tranzonic Companies (“Tranzonic”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
Medical Supplies
DINP
September 9, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on September 9, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Hot Properties! Merchandising, Inc. (“Hot Properties”) sold vinyl/PVC I.D. cards and charms containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Bags & Accessories
DEHP
September 14, 2015
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Tender Corporation (collectively, “Tender”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on September 14, 2015.  Held had alleged that Tender sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Medical Supplies
DINP
September 3, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Old World Industries, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 3, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Old World Industries, LLC (“Old World”) sold vinyl/PVC battery clamp cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
Emergency Kits
DEHP
August 27, 2015
On August 27, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling parties Vogue Industries Limited Partnership and Safety Flag Co. of America, A Division of Vogue Industries (collectively, “Vogue”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that Vogue sold safety vests with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate...
Apparel
DEHP
July 14, 2015
On July 14, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party ICUP, Inc. (“ICUP”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that ICUP sold drinking cups with vinyl/PVC sleeves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Kitchen & Dining
DEHP
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 1, 2015
Citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Whirlpool Corporation (“Whirlpool”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 1, 2015.  Held had alleged that Whirlpool sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing...
Other Furniture
DEHP
July 10, 2015
Citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Glove Specialties, Inc. (“GS”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 10, 2015.  Held had alleged that GS sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Medical Supplies
DINP