firm casework - enforcement

Held v. New View Gifts and Accessories, Ltd.
September 3, 2015
DEHP, Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On September 3, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party New View Gifts and Accessories, Ltd. (“New View”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that New View sold photo frames with vinyl/PVC components and vinyl/PVC photo album covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
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Leeman v. Annie International
August 4, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 4, citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Annie International, Inc. (“Annie”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Annie sold hair brushes with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
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Wozniak v. Hampton Forge, Ltd.
August 4, 2015
4, 4’-MDA
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Hampton Forge, Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on August 4, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Hampton Forge, Ltd. (“Hampton”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...
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Moore v. Gibson Overseas, Inc.
July 30, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer John Moore and Gibson Overseas, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 30, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Moore alleged that Gibson Overseas, Inc. (“Gibson”) sold products with soft touch vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
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Englander v. Best Chairs, Inc.
July 17, 2015
TDCPP
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Best Chairs, Inc. (“Best”) were resolved on July 17, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, Englander alleged that Best sold products with foam-cushioned components containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
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Held v. ICUP, Inc.
July 14, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 14, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party ICUP, Inc. (“ICUP”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Held had alleged that ICUP sold drinking cups with vinyl/PVC sleeves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
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Englander v. Acme Furniture Industry, Inc.
July 7, 2015
DEHP, TDCPP
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Acme Furniture Industry, Inc. (“Settling Defendant”) were resolved on July 7, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, Englander alleged that Settling Defendant sold products with foam-cushioned components containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro...
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Held v. Whirlpool Corporation
July 1, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Whirlpool Corporation (“Whirlpool”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 1, 2015.  Held had alleged that Whirlpool sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
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