firm casework - enforcement

March 24, 2016
DEHP
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
DEHP
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
Lead
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...
March 3, 2016
DEHP, Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Impact Innovations, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 3, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. Co., Inc. (“Impact Innovations”) sold vinyl/PVC holiday door decorations containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
March 2, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Home Products International, Inc. and Home Products International – North America, Inc. (collectively, “Home Products”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Home Products sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
February 23, 2016
4,4'-MDA, DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On February 23, 2016, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party SUPERVALU INC. (“Supervalu”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Wozniak had alleged that Supervalu sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) and vinyl/PVC bracelets containing the phthalate chemical...
February 13, 2016
4, 4'MDA
Out-of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling parties Big Lots, Inc. and Big Lots Stores, Inc.  (collectively, “Big Lots”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on February 13, 2016.  Wozniak had alleged that Big Lots sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4'-methylenedianiline (“4,4'-MDA”) in the State of...
February 13, 2016
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
John Moore and PS Brands, LLC (“PS Brands”) and Mark Moorberg and Sister Sister, Inc. (“Sister Sister”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on February 13, 2016.  Moore and Moorberg are referred to collectively here as “Private Enforcers,” and PS Brands and Sister Sister referred to collectively as “Settling...