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Held v. Aldo
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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Leeman v. Genesco Inc., et al.
November 18, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Genesco Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 18, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Genesco Inc. and Hat World, Inc. (“Settling Defendants”) sold hat luggage cases with vinyl/PVC shoulder straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
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Leeman v. Houdini, Inc.
November 8, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Houdini, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 8, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Houdini, Inc. (“Houdini”) sold vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
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Englander v. Do It Best Corp.
September 21, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On September 21, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Do It Best Corp. (“Do It Best”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Englander had alleged that Do It Best sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
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Moore v. Maverick Apparel LLC
August 29, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Maverick Apparel LLC executed a Consent Judgment on August 29, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Maverick Apparel LLC (“Maverick Apparel”) sold vinyl/PVC jackets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
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Moore v. Downeast Concepts, Inc.
August 3, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 3, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore, and settling party Downeast Concepts, Inc. (“Downeast”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Downeast sold vinyl/PVC memo pad covers and luggage tags with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
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Leeman v. OccuNomix International, LLC
July 29, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 29, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party OccuNomix International, LLC (“OccuNomix”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that OccuNomix sold safety vests with vinyl/PVC reflective tape components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
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Vinocur v. Laura Geller Beauty, LLC
July 11, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Laura Geller Beauty, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on July 11, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Laura Geller Beauty, LLC (“Laura Geller”) sold vinyl/PVC cosmetic bag hand straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
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Leeman v. Chums, Inc.
June 20, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Chums, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 20, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Chums, Inc. (“Chums”) sold vinyl/PVC zipper pulls for eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
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