firm casework - enforcement

March 28, 2009
DEHP
Consent Judgment
On March 28, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Dicksons, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Dicksons, Inc. ("Dicksons") sold certain sporting toys/children's items containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in...
March 19, 2009
DEHP
Consent Judgment
On March 19, 2009, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Cosstar, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Cosstar, Inc. ("Cosstar") sold sporting toys and children's items containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the...
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-...
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...
February 18, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On February 18, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Toy Investments dba Toy Smith ("Toy Investments") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Toy Investments sold vinyl bathroom toys/children's items and soft vinyl baseball/sporting toys containing the phthalate...
February 13, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On February 13, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Rhode Island Novelty, Inc.  (“RI Novelty”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that RI Novelty sold vinyl rubber ducks and inflatable vinyl toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
January 30, 2009
DEHP
Consent Judgment
On January 30, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Almar Sales Co., Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Almar Sales Co., Inc. ("Almar") sold children's vinyl bath animal figures and watches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
January 15, 2009
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On January 15, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Century Novelty Company, Inc. (“Century”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Century sold children’s vinyl bags, children’s inflatable toys, and other children’s items containing the phthalate...