firm casework - enforcement

July 22, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 22, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Abbott Rubber Company, Inc. (“Abbott”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Abbott sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
June 30, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On June 30, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Marianna Industries, Inc. (“Marianna”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Marianna sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and metal hose fittings containing lead in the State...
June 27, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On June 27, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Horizon Global Corporation (“Horizon Global”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Horizon Global sold dust pans with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
June 7, 2016
Lead
Consent Judgment
On June 7, 2016, the parties involved in the case Brimer v. It’Sugar LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 7, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that It’Sugar LLC (“It’Sugar”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
June 1, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On June 1, 2016, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party Misty Mate, Inc. (“Misty Mate”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moorberg had alleged that Misty Mate sold personal coolers with vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
May 26, 2016
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Held v. J.T. Posey Company executed a Consent Judgment on May 26, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held., Ph.D., P.E. alleged that J.T. Posey Company (“Posey”) sold vinyl/PVC lap cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
May 25, 2016
4, 4’-MDA
Consent Judgment
On May 25, 2016, the parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Messermeister, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Messermeister, Inc. (“Messermeister”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...
May 19, 2016
4, 4’-MDA
Consent Judgment
On May 19, 2016, the parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Acme, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Acme International Enterprises, Inc. (“Acme”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...