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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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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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Moore v. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC
June 5, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 5, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC (“Chicago Pneumatic”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
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Leeman v. Hampton Products International Corporation
June 2, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Hampton Products International Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on June 2, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Hampton Products International Corporation (“Hampton”) sold locks with vinyl/PVC cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
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Leeman v. C & D Visionary, Inc.
May 31, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On May 31, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party C & D Visionary, Inc. (“C & D”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that C & D sold vinyl/PVC identification holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
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Leeman v. Paradies Gifts, Inc., et al.
May 16, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Paradies Gifts, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 16, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Paradies Gifts, Inc. and Paradies & Company LLC (“Settling Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC ponchos containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
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