firm casework - enforcement

July 9, 2015
DEHP, Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. The Lincoln Electric Company, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on July 9, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that The Lincoln Electric Company (“Lincoln”) and J.W. Harris Company, Inc. (“JW”) (collectively, “Settling Defendants”) sold pliers with vinyl/PVC...
July 7, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 7, 2015, Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party CTT Tools, Inc. (“CTT”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that CTT sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
July 1, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Held v. Building Materials Holding Company executed a Consent Judgment on July 1, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Building Materials Holding Company (“BMC”) sold tape measures with vinyl/PVC straps and grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
June 29, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On June 29, 2015, Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Coda Resources Ltd. (“Coda”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Coda sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
June 25, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
Whistleblower Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Night Owl SP, LLC (“Night Owl”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on June 25, 2015.  Leeman had alleged that Night Owl sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
June 15, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Jasco Products Company LLC (“Jasco”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on June 15, 2015.  Held had alleged that Jasco sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
May 27, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on May 27, 2015.  Held had alleged that Belkin sold vinyl/PVC coated cables used with security locks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
April 23, 2015
Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Held v. Sunlight Supply, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 23, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Sunlight Supply, Inc. (“Sunlight”) sold water sprayers with metal nozzles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...