Reproductive Harm

American Chemistry Council Sues to Stop OEHHA from Adding BPA to Prop 65 LIst
March 1, 2013
The L.A. Times reports that the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has filed suit to halt the addition of Bisphenol-A (BPA) to the Prop 65 chemical list.  ACC filed suit in Sacramento against the California Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)--the state agency responsible for implementing Proposition 65 and...
Prop 65 / Environment
Bisphenol A, BPA, Chemical List, Developmental Toxicity, Food Cans, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”), Plastic, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, Reusable Water Bottles
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Are There Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Bandages?
November 15, 2012
On November 15, 2012, Peter Englander, a TCG client, obtained approval of a first-of-its-kind settlement with Accoutrements, a seller of bandages and other products, in which Accoutrements agreed to reformulate its plastic adhesive bandages to be free of phthalates, chemicals known to cause reproductive harm. While Accoutrements has agreed to pay civil penalties under...
Prop 65 / Environment
Bandages, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, Silent Spring
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Keeping The Public Safe From Chemicals in Grips on Tools and Utensils
October 23, 2012
On October 23, 2012, a court approved a ground-breaking settlement involving garden tools, hand tools, and kitchen utensils in a case brought by Russell Brimer, Peter Englander, and John Moore, clients of TCG. Sixteen consumer manufacturers have agreed to reformulate the grips on the tools and utensils to eliminate the presence of certain chemicals known to cause reproductive...
Prop 65 / Environment
BBP, DBP, DEHP, Garden Tools, grips, Hand Tools, Kitchen Utensils, Lead, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm
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Keeping Your Children Safe From Toxins on Halloween
October 2, 2012
On October 2, 2012, Dr. Anthony Held, a TCG client, obtained approval of an unparalleled settlement with manufacturers of Halloween costumes, accessories, and décor. Through the settlement manufacturers have agreed to reformulate their products to virtually eliminate the presence of seven chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm including: arsenic, cadmium,...
Prop 65 / Environment
Arsenic, BBP, Cadmium, Cancer, DBP, DEHP, Formaldehyde, Halloween, Lead, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm
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Court Approves Plaintiffs' Attorney Fees In Fashion Accessory Settlement Involving Over 100 Companies
September 27, 2012
On September 27, 2012, having previously approved an unprecedented settlement obtained by TCG clients Dr. Anthony Held and John Moore from more than 100 manufacturers, distributers, and retailers of fashion accessories, the San Francisco Superior Court approved the plaintiffs' recovery of $2.3 million in attorneys' fees after finding the amount was reasonable under...
Prop 65 / Environment
Fashion Accessories, Opt-In, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm
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Dr. Held Defeats Summary Judgment Motion and Scores Favorable Rulings in Hard-Fought Pedicure/Manicure Kit Case
July 25, 2012
On July 25 2012, in a case brought by Dr. Anthony Held, a client of TCG, involving allegations of phthalates in pedicure and manicure kits, the Marin County Superior Court denied Defendant Kiss Nail's motion for summary judgment, finding that Kiss's scientific expert failed to provide an evidentiary basis for his opinion. At the same hearing, Dr. Held obtained further...
Prop 65 / Environment
Cosmetic Cases/Bags, Manicure Kits, Pedicure Kits, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, Travel Cases
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California Prop 65
Prop 65 / Environment
Aldo, Cadmium, California Attorney General, California District Attorney, California Health and Safety Code sections 25249.5 25249.13, Cancer, Children’s products, Chromium, Chromium in auto paints, Civil fines, Civil penalties, Coca-Cola, Corning, Distributor of consumer products, Dr. Pepper, Groups acting in the public interest, Hazardous chemicals, Importers of consumer products, Kate Spade, Lead, Lead in dishware, Lead In glass soda bottles, Lead in grips of hand tools, Lead in utensils, Mandated warnings, Manufacturer of consumer products, Maximum Allowable Dose, Maybelline, Inc., Mikasa, Inc., Nine West, No Significant Risk Level, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”), Opt-in Settlements, Pepsi, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, Retailer of Consumer Products, Revlon, Right to know law, Safe Harbor Levels, State of California, Superior Court of California, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Toluene in nail polish, Wedgewood
Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Toluene
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California Proposition 65
Prop 65 / Environment
Aldo, Cadmium, California Attorney General, California District Attorney, California Health and Safety Code sections 25249.5 25249.13, Cancer, Children’s products, Chromium, Chromium in auto paints, Civil fines, Civil penalties, Coca-Cola, Corning, Distributor of consumer products, Dr. Pepper, Groups acting in the public interest, Hazardous chemicals, Importers of consumer products, Kate Spade, Lead, Lead in dishware, Lead In glass soda bottles, Lead in grips of hand tools, Lead in utensils, Mandated warnings, Manufacturer of consumer products, Maximum Allowable Dose, Maybelline, Inc., Mikasa, Inc., Nine West, No Significant Risk Level, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”), Opt-in Settlements, Pepsi, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, Retailer of Consumer Products, Revlon, Right to know law, Safe Harbor Levels, State of California, Superior Court of California, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Toluene in nail polish, Wedgewood
Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Toluene
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Proposition 65
Prop 65 / Environment
Aldo, Cadmium, California Attorney General, California District Attorney, California Health and Safety Code sections 25249.5 25249.13, Cancer, Children’s products, Chromium, Chromium in auto paints, Civil fines, Civil penalties, Coca-Cola, Corning, Distributor of consumer products, Dr. Pepper, Groups acting in the public interest, Hazardous chemicals, Importers of consumer products, Kate Spade, Lead, Lead in dishware, Lead In glass soda bottles, Lead in grips of hand tools, Lead in utensils, Mandated warnings, Manufacturer of consumer products, Maximum Allowable Dose, Maybelline, Inc., Mikasa, Inc., Nine West, No Significant Risk Level, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”), Opt-in Settlements, Pepsi, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, Retailer of Consumer Products, Revlon, Right to know law, Safe Harbor Levels, State of California, Superior Court of California, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Toluene in nail polish, Wedgewood
Aldo, Cadmium, Lead, Toluene
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About Proposition 65
Aldo, Cadmium, California Attorney General, California District Attorney, California Health and Safety Code sections 25249.5 25249.13, Cancer, Children’s products, Chromium, Chromium in auto paints, Civil fines, Civil penalties, Coca-Cola, Corning, Distributor of consumer products, Dr. Pepper, Groups acting in the public interest, Hazardous chemicals, Importers of consumer products, Kate Spade, Lead, Lead in dishware, Lead In glass soda bottles, Lead in grips of hand tools, Lead in utensils, Mandated warnings, Manufacturer of consumer products, Maximum Allowable Dose, Maybelline, Inc., Mikasa, Inc., Nine West, No Significant Risk Level, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”), Opt-in Settlements, Pepsi, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, Retailer of Consumer Products, Revlon, Right to know law, Safe Harbor Levels, State of California, Superior Court of California, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Toluene in nail polish, Wedgewood
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