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Brimer v. The Boelter Companies
In response to increasing and overwhelming evidence that decorations appearing on the exterior surfaces of ceramicware and glassware (and in some instances inside the vessel) contain detectable levels of lead and cadmium, The Chanler Group client, Russell Brimer, initiated enforcement actions...
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Brimer v. Bird in Hand, Inc., et al.
August 8, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
On August 8, 2007, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Bird in Hand, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Bird in Hand, Inc. ("Bird"), sold pint glasses and other glassware with colored artwork on the surface containing the heavy metal lead in the State of...
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Brimer v. Lion Supermarket, et al.
August 8, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
In the case Brimer v. Lion Supermarket, et al., the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on August 8, 2007. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Lion Supermarket ("Lion") sold glass bottles and other glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior in the State of...
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Brimer v. Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, et al.
August 2, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
On August 2, 2007, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Berkeley Bowl Marketplace and Berkley Bowl Produce, Inc. (collectively "Berkeley Bowl") sold glass jars and other glassware with colored artwork containing...
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Brimer v. Screen–It Graphics of Lawrence, Inc., et al.
August 1, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
The Honorable Frank Roesch entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Screen–It Graphics of Lawrence, Inc., et al. on August 1, 2007. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that defendants Screen–It Graphics of Lawrence, Inc. and Grandstand Sportsware and Glassware (collectively “Screen-It”) sold pilsner glasses and other...
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Leeman v. Nugget Market, Inc., et al.
July 25, 2007
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
The San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Nugget Market, Inc., et al., on July 25, 2007. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that defendants Nugget Market, Inc. and Stille Company (collectively "Nugget") sold glass soda bottles, oil bottles and other glassware and mugs and other...
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Brimer v. AtHome America, Inc., et al.
July 18, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
On July 18, 2007, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. AtHome America, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant AtHome America, Inc. ("AtHome") sold wine glasses and other glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
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Brimer v. Busch Entertainment Corporation, et al.
July 3, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
On July 3, 2007, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Busch Entertainment Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Busch Entertainment Corporation and Sea World, Inc. (collectively "Busch") sold mugs and other ceramic containers and glassware with colored...
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Brimer v. Petro Stopping Centers, LP, et al.
July 2, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
The Honorable Patrick J. Mahoney from the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on July 2, 2007 in Brimer v. Petro Stopping Centers, LP, et al. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Petro Stopping Centers, LP ("Petro") sold shot glasses and other glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy...
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