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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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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...
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 (...
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...
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 (“...
May 12, 2016
DEHP, Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. A.J. Wholesale Distributors, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 12, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that A.J. Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (“A.J. Wholesale”) sold ear muffs with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
May 10, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. LRI Holdings Company, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 10, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that LRI Holdings Company, LLC (“LRI”) sold vinyl/PVC eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
April 26, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on April 26, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. and Central Purchasing, LLC (“Defendants”) sold certain products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
April 25, 2016
Apparel
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Cavalini, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 25, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Cavalini, Inc. (“Cavalini”) sold vinyl/PVC jackets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...