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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. 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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Leeman v. Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of West Jefferson, North Carolina, Inc., et al.
June 27, 2007
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman's allegations against the defendant, Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of West Jefferson, North Carolina, Inc. ("Dr. Pepper"), were resolved on June 27, 2007, when the Honorable Peter J. Busch granted the parties' motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case of Leeman v. Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of West Jefferson, North...
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Brimer v. World Kitchen, LLC, et al.
June 14, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
The Honorable Peter J. Busch entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. World Kitchen, LLC, et al. on June 14, 2007. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant, World Kitchen, LLC ("World Kitchen"), sold cups, coolers, and other ceramicware and glassware with colored artwork on the exterior surface containing the heavy...
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Brimer v. Archie McPhee & Co., et al.
June 5, 2007
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
On June 5, 2007, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Archie McPhee & Co., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Mark L. Pahlow dba Accoutrements (aka Archie McPhee & Co.), sold glassware with colored artwork on the exterior containing the heavy metal lead and/or cadmium in...
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