Proposition 65

May 11, 2019
TCG client Paul Wozniak has issued new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 to companies offering products such as string lights, mugs, and electrical tape in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm without the requisite health hazard warning.  Wozniak alleges that the companies’ products contain the...
April 30, 2019
On April 30, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Merrick Engineering, Inc. (“Merrick”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Merrick sold hangers with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Home Organization
DEHP
April 29, 2019
On April 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party W. Atlee Burpee Company (“Burpee”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Burpee sold vinyl plant ties containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Patio & Garden
DEHP
April 29, 2019
On April 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Nuvue Products (“Nuvue”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Nuvue sold vinyl/PVC greenhouse covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Patio & Garden
DEHP
April 19, 2019
On April 19, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Paoer House Productions, Inc. (“Paper House”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Paper House sold stickers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Art Supplies
DEHP
April 23, 2019
The parties involved in the case Moore v. The TJX Companies, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 23, 2019.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that The TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”) sold vinyl jewelry boxes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Home Organization
DEHP
April 19, 2019
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Cascade Designs, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 19, 2019.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Cascade Designs, Inc. (“Cascade Designs”) sold vinyl/PVC pot lifter grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
Kitchen & Dining
DEHP
January 28, 2019
Peter Englander has issued new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 to companies offering products such as glass jars, vinyl journal covers, and string lights in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm without the requisite health hazard warning.  Englander alleges that the companies’ products contain...
April 23, 2019
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Argento SC by Sicura Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 23, 2019.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Argento SC by Sicura Inc. (“Argento”) sold vinyl flask holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Kitchen & Dining
DEHP
April 19, 2019
On April 19, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party C & D Visionary, Inc. (“C&D”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that C&D sold vinyl zipper pulls and vinyl appliqués containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Bags & Accessories
DEHP