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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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firm casework - enforcement

Brimer v. South Coast Winery, Inc., et al.
February 8, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
In Brimer v. South Coast Winery, Inc., et al., the San Francisco County Superior Court resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's enforcement action on February 8, 2007. In this matter, Brimer alleged that the defendant, South Coast Winery, Inc. dba The Gift Shop at South Coast ("South Coast"), sold stemware and other glassware with colored artwork on the...
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Brimer v. Arte Italica, Ltd., et al.
January 18, 2007
Lead
Consent Judgment
On January 18, 2007, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Arte Italica, Ltd., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Arte Italica, Ltd. ("Arte Italica"), sold cereal bowls and other ceramic containers with pewter that contain the heavy metal lead in the State of...
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Leeman v. Bee International, Inc., et al.
January 16, 2007
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
The enforcement action Leeman v. Bee International, Inc., et al. was resolved on January 16, 2007, when the Honorable Peter J. Busch entered a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged defendant Bee International, Inc. ("Bee") sold mugs and other ceramic containers with colored artwork on the exterior containing the...
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Brimer v. UncommonGoods, LLC, et al.
December 21, 2006
Lead
Consent Judgment
The Honorable Ronald E. Quidachay, on December 21, 2006, approved the parties' Consent Judgment in Brimer v. UncommonGoods, LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant UncommonGoods, LLC, sold glassware, containers, and glass candle holders containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing...
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Brimer v. Hyler Enterprises, Inc.; The Wharf's General Store, et al.
December 20, 2006
Lead
Consent Judgment
The San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Hyler Enterprises, Inc. on December 20, 2006. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Hyler Enterprises, Inc ("Hyler") sold wine glasses and other glassware and mugs and other ceramicware with colored artwork on the exterior containing the heavy...
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Brimer v. McCaulou's Department Store; Ganz, Inc., et al.
December 13, 2006
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
The Oakland branch of the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on December 13, 2006, in Brimer v. McCaulou's Department Store; Ganz, Inc. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendants McCaulou's, Inc., ("McCoulou's") and Ganz, Inc. ("Ganz") sold glassware, mugs, and other...
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Brimer v. ETS Express, Inc, et al.
December 12, 2006
Lead
Consent Judgment
The San Francisco County Superior court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ETS Express, Inc., et al on December 12, 2006. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that The Vernon Company ("Vernon") sold ceramicware with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior in the State of California without providing the requisite...
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Brimer v. Blue Sky Brands, Inc., The Paragon Gifts, Inc., Bits & Pieces, Inc., et al.
November 15, 2006
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
On November 15, 2006, the Honorable Ronald E. Quidachay granted the parties' motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer v. Blue Sky Brands, Inc.; The Paragon Gifts, Inc.; Bits & Pieces, Inc. In this matter, Russell Brimer alleged that Blue Sky Brands, Inc., The Paragon Gifts, Inc., and Bits and Pieces, Inc. ("Blue Sky") manufactured,...
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