Proposition 65
August 14, 2018
On August 14, 2018, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Newell Brands, Inc. (“Newell”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Newell sold vinyl/PVC sink mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
(Other) Reproductive Harm, Birth Defects, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Newell Brands, Inc., Peter Englander, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Vinyl/PVC Sink Mats
August 10, 2018
On August 10, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Idea Nuova, Inc. (“Idea Nuova”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Idea Nuova sold string light cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Idea Nuova, Inc., Laurence Vinocur, Phthalates, Proposition 65, String Light Cords
August 3, 2018
On August 3, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party GSM Marketing, L.L.C. (“GSM”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that GSM sold flagging tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
(Other) Reproductive Harm, Birth Defects, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Flagging Tape, GSM Marketing, L.L.C., Laurence Vinocur, Phthalates, Proposition 65
August 2, 2018
On August 2, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party CRC Industries, Inc. (“CRC”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that CRC sold vinyl/PVC-based products containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. ...
Automotive, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Vinyl/PVC
July 30, 2018
On July 30, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Bradshaw International, Inc. (“Bradshaw”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Bradshaw sold measuring cups with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
Anthony E. Held, Bradshaw International, Inc., Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Lead, Measuring Cups with Exterior Designs, Out-of-Court Settlement, Proposition 65
March 15, 2018
On July 19, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Great Neck Saw, Inc. (“Great Neck”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Great Neck sold tool pouches with vinyl/PVC components containing di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and insulated electrical wires with exterior materials that contain DEHP in the...
Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc., John Moore, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65
June 5, 2018
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Dollar General Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on June 5, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Dollar General Corporation (“Dollar General”) sold vinyl/PVC ID holder components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, DEHP, Dollar General Corporation, Peter Englander, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Vinyl/PVC ID Holder Components, Warnings, Whistleblower
July 23, 2018
On July 23, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Fourstar Group USA Inc. (“Fourstar”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Fourstar sold vinyl/PVC greenhouse covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Fourstar Group USA Inc., Laurence Vinocur, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Vinyl/PVC Greenhouse Covers, Warnings, Whistleblower
July 20, 2018
On July 20, 2018, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Spencer Spirit Holdings Inc. and Spencer Gifts LLC (“Spencer”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Spencer sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Out-of-Court Settlement, Paul Wozniak, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc., Spencer Gifts LLC, Vinyl/PVC Tool Grips, Whistleblower
May 29, 2018
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Airgas USA, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 29, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Airgas USA, LLC (“Airgas”) sold vinyl/PVC tool pouches and telescopic mirrors containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and/or the heavy metal lead in the...
Airgas USA, LLC, Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, DEHP, Laurence Vinocur, Lead, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, telescopic mirrors, Vinyl/PVC Tool Pouches, Warnings, Whistleblower
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