firm casework - enforcement

February 25, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On February 25, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Dr. Whitney R, Leeman made against settling party Intertape Polymer Corp. (“Intertape”).  In this matter, Leeman alleged that Intertape sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
February 24, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer John Moore on February 24, 2015 executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement with settling party Standard Sales d/b/a Stansport Inc. (“Stansport”), resolving allegations that Stansport sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
February 13, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Bayco Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 13, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman alleged that Bayco Products, Inc. (“Bayco”) sold vinyl/PVC light bulb changer grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
January 26, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
On January 26, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and Metra Electronics Corporation (“Metra”) executed a Consent Judgment.  Moore alleged that Metra 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 warnings.   As...
January 23, 2015
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On January 23, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party Dunn-Edwards Corporation (“Dunn-Edwards”).  In this matter, Held alleged that Dunn-Edwards sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
January 15, 2015
DEHP, Lead
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Omaha Distributing Co. (“Omaha”) were resolved on January 15, 2015 when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment.  Brimer alleged that Omaha sold tape measures with grips and hand straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”), vinyl/PVC hand...
December 31, 2014
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On December 31, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party Stack-On Products Co. (“Stack-On”).  In this matter, Held alleged that Stack-On sold vinyl/PVC cables used to secure cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
December 18, 2014
DEHP
Consent Judgment, Warnings
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Achim Importing Company Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 18, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Achim Importing Company Inc. (“Achim”) sold vinyl/PVC floor tiles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...