firm casework - enforcement

April 13, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On April 13, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Baby Togs, Inc. ("Baby Togs") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Baby Togs sold children's clothing ensembles with shoes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
April 10, 2009
DEHP
Consent Judgment
On April 10, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Toys "R" Us, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Four Seasons General Merchandise, Inc. ("Four Seasons") sold vinyl baby bibs containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
April 2, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On April 2, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Sargent Art, Inc. (“Sargent”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Sargent sold children’s vinyl smocks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
March 12, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 12, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Kole Imports (“Kole”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Kole sold children’s soft vinyl balls, vinyl backpacks, vinyl coated measuring tapes and vinyl craft string containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
March 6, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 6, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendants Stretch-O-Rama, Inc. ("Stretch-O-Rama") and Silver Goose, Inc. ("Silver Goose") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Stretch-O-Rama and Silver Goose sold baby bibs, vinyl zipper pulls, and other children'...
March 4, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 4, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant F.A.F., Inc. ("F.A.F") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that F.A.F. sold novelty items made from soft plastic (including children's keychains and jewelry) containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
February 27, 2009
DEHP
Consent Judgment
On February 27, 2009, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc. ("Royal Brush") distributed and/or sold children's paint smocks containing the phthalate chemical di...
February 25, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On February 25, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendants Cedar Fair, L.P., and Knott's Berry Farm (collectively "Knott's Berry") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Knott's Berry sold soft sports balls, vinyl bags and other children's items containing...