firm casework - enforcement
April 26, 2016
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on April 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. and Central Purchasing, LLC (“Defendants”) sold certain products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
April 18, 2016
Out-of-Court Settlement
On April 18, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Jokari/US, Inc. (“Jokari”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Jokari sold vinyl/PVC can openers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
April 11, 2016
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Harold Import Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 11, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Harold Import Co., Inc. (“Harold”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...
April 4, 2016
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant June Tailor, Inc. (“June Tailor”) were resolved on April 4, 2016, when the parties entered into an out-of-court settlement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that June Tailor sold foam pillow forms containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
March 29, 2016
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Disston Company executed a Consent Judgment on March 29, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Disston Company (“Disston”) sold vinyl/PVC extension cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
March 24, 2016
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Uniters North America, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 24, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Uniters North America, LLC (“Uniters”) sold vinyl/PVC bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
March 22, 2016
Consent Judgment
On March 22, 2016, the parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. (“Home Essentials”) sold magnifying glasses with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
March 4, 2016
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 4, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party Wild Eye Designs, Inc. (“Wild”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Wild sold glass oil and vinegar bottles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the...

