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April 27, 2017
Out-of-Court Settlement
On April 27, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling parties Wilton Brands LLC and Wilton Industries, Inc. (collectively, “Wilton”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Wilton sold glassware with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
March 13, 2017
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 13, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Zak Designs, Inc. (“Zak”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Zak sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement, Zak...
March 2, 2017
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. (“Home Essentials”) sold glass canisters, glass jars, and glass mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in...
January 25, 2017
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Frankford Candy LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 25, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Frankford Candy LLC (“Frankford”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
January 19, 2017
Out-of-Court Settlement
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Uncas International LLC (“Uncas”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Uncas sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement,...
January 19, 2017
Out-of-Court Settlement
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Castle Brands Inc. (“Castle Brands”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Castle Brands sold glassware with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of...
December 2, 2016
Out-of-Court Settlement
On December 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Creative Co-op, Inc. (“Creative Co-op”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Creative Co-op sold glass jars with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
November 7, 2016
Out-of-Court Settlement
On November 7, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Tri-Coastal Design Group, Inc. (“Tri-Coastal”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Tri-Coastal sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part...

