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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. Sanrio, Inc., et al.
May 3, 2005
Lead
Consent Judgment
The Superior Court of California for the City and County of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment on May 3, 2005 in Brimer v. Sanrio, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendant Sanrio sold drinking glasses and other tableware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior in the State of California...
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Leeman v. Z Gallerie, et al.
April 28, 2005
Lead
Consent Judgment
The Superior Court of California for the City and County of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment on April 28, 2005 in Leeman v. Z Gallerie, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that the defendant Z Gallerie sold mugs and other tableware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior in the State of...
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Brimer v. Saks, Inc., et al.
April 26, 2005
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
The San Francisco County Superior Court approved and entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Saks, Inc., et al., on April 26, 2005. The settlement resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendant Saks sold stemware and other glassware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior and stemware and other glassware with colored...
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Leeman v. Pier 1 Imports, Inc., et al.
April 20, 2005
Lead
Consent Judgment
On April 20, 2005, the Superior Court of California for the City and County of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Pier 1 Imports, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that the defendant Pier 1 sold tumblers, stemware and other glassware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior in...
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Brimer v. Van Group, Inc., et al.
March 28, 2005
Cadmium, Lead
Out-Of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations against the settling party Van Group, Inc. were resolved on March 28, 2005, when the parties entered an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer alleged that Van sold decorated glassware containing the heavy metals lead and cadmium in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part...
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Brimer v. Smith Southwestern Inc., The Marketplace By Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott's Timber Lodge, Marriott Vacation Club, et al.
March 24, 2005
Lead
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer filed a suit against Smith Southwestern Inc., The Marketplace By Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott's Timber Lodge, and Marriott Vacation Club, which was concluded through a settlement agreement reached on March 24, 2005. The settlement agreement resolved Brimer's allegations that Smith Southwestern sold ceramic mugs and shot glasses...
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Leeman v. Houston Harvest Gift Products LLC, et al.
March 9, 2005
Cadmium, Lead
Consent Judgment
The Superior Court of California City and County of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment on March 9, 2005 in the matter of Leeman v. Houston Harvest Gift Products LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that the defendant Houston Harvest sold tableware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior, and...
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DiPirro v. Reno-Tahoe Specialty, Inc., et al.
February 28, 2005
Lead
Consent Judgment
In an agreement entered on February 28, 2005, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, Michael DiPirro, and manufacturer of glass and ceramic tableware, Reno-Tahoe Specialty, Inc., agreed to terms resolving DiPirro's allegation made in a July 30, 2004, 60-day notice of violation of Proposition 65 DiPirro issued to RTS. The settlement also resolves litigation...
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