Laurence Vinocur
November 10, 2015
September 11, 2015
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Harman International Industries executed a Consent Judgment on September 11, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Harman International Industries (“Harman”) sold headsets with vinyl/PVC headphone pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, DEHP, Harman International Industries, headsets with vinyl/PVC headphone pouches, Laurence Vinocur, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Whistleblower
September 15, 2015
(Other) Reproductive Harm, Birth Defects, DEHP, Laurence Vinocur, Leco Plastics Inc., Phthalates, Vinyl/PVC Cord Protectors
September 10, 2015
On September 10, 2015, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Wenger Furniture & Appliances Co. (“Wenger Furniture”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Wenger Furniture sold chairs with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Chairs with Vinyl/PVC Upholstery, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Laurence Vinocur, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, vendor notification, Warnings, Wenger Furniture & Appliances Co., Whistleblower
September 9, 2015
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Westfield Outdoors, Inc. (“Westfield”) were resolved on September 9, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Westfield sold tent/shelter fabrics containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”)...
Cancer, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, Laurence Vinocur, Proposition 65, Reformulation, TDCPP, Tent/Shelter Fabrics, Tris, Warnings, Westfield Outdoors, Inc., Whistleblower
August 28, 2015
Laurence Vinocur and Kikkerland Design have reached a settlement in regards to alleged violations of Proposition 65. Proposition 65 requires companies offering products for sale in California that contain the phthalate chemical DEHP to provide consumers with a warning of the risks of exposure. Vinocur alleges that Kikkerland sold earbud cords without the requisite...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, DEHP, Kikkerland Design, Inc., Laurence Vinocur, Phthalates, Proposition 65, settlements
August 12, 2015
Laurence Vinocur has negotiated a settlement with First Texas Products, LLC in regard to alleged violations of Proposition 65. Vinocur had alleged that First Texas sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warning. Proposition 65 requires that companies offering products for sale in...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, DEHP, First Texas Products, LLC, Laurence Vinocur, Phthalates, Proposition 65, settlements
August 10, 2015
(Other) Reproductive Harm, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., Birth Defects, Chairs with Vinyl/PVC Upholstery, Coasters, DEHP, Jay Import Company, Inc., Laurence Vinocur, Lead, Meijer Companies, Ltd., Meijer, Inc., Phthalates, Tableware with Exterior Designs
July 28, 2015
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and Midland Radio Corporation have reached a settlement agreement regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65. Vinocur alleged that Midland sold headsets with cords containing the phthalate chemical DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, without the requisite health hazard...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Laurence Vinocur, Midland Radio Corporation, Phthalates, Proposition 65, settlements
September 30, 2013
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Cheyenne Industries, LLC (“Cheyenne”) in the case Englander, et al. v. Cheyenne Industries, LLC, et al. were resolved on September 30, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Englander and Vinocur filed claims against thirteen...
Cheyenne, Cheyenne Industries, LLC, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Laurence Vinocur, Peter Englander, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning, Reformulation, TCEP, TDCPP, Tris, Whistleblower
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