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This Proposition 65 action arose from Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and John Moore’s allegations in 2009 that certain fashion accessories containing one or more phthalate chemicals known to cause reproductive harm, specifically di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”), butyl benzyl...

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September 17, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Held v. SAS Safety Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on September 17, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that SAS Safety Corporation (“SAS”) sold hearing protection with vinyl/PVC ear cushions and vinyl/PVC aprons containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
September 9, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
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 (“...
August 27, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
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...
August 18, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 18, 2015, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party MSA Safety, Inc. (“MSA”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moorberg had alleged that MSA sold vinyl/PVC ear plug cords and safety vests containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
August 13, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Eyewear Designs, Ltd. (“Eyewear”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on August 13, 2015.  Brimer had alleged that Eyewear sold vinyl/PVC eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
July 24, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Held v. Flight 001, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 24, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Flight 001, Inc. (“Flight 001”) sold vinyl/PVC luggage tags, passport wallets, and card cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
June 5, 2015
DEHP, Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. McCalou’s, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 5, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that McCalou’s, Inc. (“McCalou’s”) sold vinyl/PVC clutches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and the heavy metal lead in the State...
May 8, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On May 8, 2015, Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Rosanna Imports (“Rosanna”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that Rosanna sold vinyl/PVC luggage tags with straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...